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I Shall Wear Midnight (Discworld Book 38) Kindle Edition

by Terry Pratchett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,488 ratings
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Winner of the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy

By the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the fourth in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.

As the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone—or something—is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches. Tiffany must find the source of unrest and defeat the evil at its root. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her. . . .

The five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are:

  • The Wee Free Men
  • A Hat Full of Sky
  • Wintersmith
  • I Shall Wear Midnight
  • The Shepherd’s Crown

Tiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, and Carpe Jugulum.

And don’t miss Terry Pratchett’s hilarious and wise Discworld novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents! 

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Gr 7 Up–This is the final adventure of the young witch, Tiffany Aching, and her obnoxious, fawning, and yet lovable small blue companions, the Nac Mac Feegles. In many ways it's a coming-of-age novel, as Tiffany is now on her own. Known as “The Hag O'the Hills,” she spends her time tending to the messy, menial, everyday things that no one else will take care of, such as fixing bones or easing the pain of a dying man. But as she tries to serve the people of the Chalk hills, she senses a growing distrust of her, and a loss of respect for witches in general. Along with the Nac Mac Feegles, she has to seek out the source of this growing fear. Tiffany discovers she may have been responsible for waking an evil force when she kissed the winter in Wintersmith (HarperTempest, 2006). The Cunning Man is in need of a host body and is searching for Tiffany. Pratchett combines gut-busting humor and amusing footnotes with a genuine poignancy as Tiffany tries to decide what her future should be. Fans of the author's “Discworld” (HarperCollins) books will enjoy the connections with the larger series, particularly the inclusion of Granny Weatherwax. Simply put, this fourth and final book in the series is an undisputed triumph.–Tim Wadham, St. Louis County Library, MOα(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Pratchett returns to the terra firma of his popular, sprawling Discworld series, the young-reader corner of which centers around teen witch Tiffany Aching. Being a good witch mostly means tending to the locals’ minor aches, pains, and kerfuffles—which she does with as much aplomb as anyone could be expected to muster—but to become a great witch, she’ll have to contend with the malevolent ghost of an ancient witch-burner. Yet even that might not be as terrifying as trying to keep the peace between the humans and the wee Nac Mac Feegles (whose primary skills are drinking, brawling, having Scottish brogues, brawling a bit more, and stealing every scene they’re in) and, shudder, getting wrapped up in the wedding of her childhood friend, who is suddenly a very myopic baron. The action never picks up much more momentum than a determined amble, but readers won’t care a whit because in terms of pure humor per square word, Pratchett may be the cheeriest writer around. Now that Tiffany Aching’s adventures are concluded, readers can explore the nearly three decade’s worth of other Discworld books. Grades 8-12. --Ian Chipman

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003VIWO9I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Reprint edition (September 28, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1630 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was fifteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled The Carpet People, appeared in 1971 from the publisher Colin Smythe. Terry worked for many years as a journalist and press officer, writing in his spare time and publishing a number of novels, including his first Discworld novel, The Color of Magic, in 1983. In 1987 he turned to writing full time, and has not looked back since. To date there are a total of 36 books in the Discworld series, of which four (so far) are written for children. The first of these children's books, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the Carnegie Medal. A non-Discworld book, Good Omens, his 1990 collaboration with Neil Gaiman, has been a longtime bestseller, and was reissued in hardcover by William Morrow in early 2006 (it is also available as a mass market paperback (Harper Torch, 2006) and trade paperback (Harper Paperbacks, 2006). Terry's latest book, Nation, a non-Discworld standalone YA novel was published in October of 2008 and was an instant New York Times and London Times bestseller. Regarded as one of the most significant contemporary English-language satirists, Pratchett has won numerous literary awards, was named an Officer of the British Empire “for services to literature” in 1998, and has received four honorary doctorates from the Universities of Warwick, Portsmouth, Bath, and Bristol. His acclaimed novels have sold more than 55 million copies (give or take a few million) and have been translated into 36 languages. Terry Pratchett lived in England with his family, and spent too much time at his word processor. Some of Terry's accolades include: The Carnegie Medal, Locus Awards, the Mythopoetic Award, ALA Notable Books for Children, ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Book Sense 76 Pick, Prometheus Award and the British Fantasy Award.

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Josh Mauthe
5.0 out of 5 stars If the Aching series has to end, at least it's going out on top
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2012
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I don't know for sure that I Shall Wear Midnight is the final Tiffany Aching story, but it certainly feels as though it could be. After all, this has been a series about young Aching's ascent into full-blown witchhood, and as she faces down a truly horrific challenge in Midnight, there's a sense that she's completed that transition and passed with flying colors by the end. And while I won't lie and say that I wouldn't love to see more Aching stories, at least if Pratchett has ended this arc, he's ended it with an absolute masterpiece, giving us not only the best Aching book, but one of the best Discworld books, period. As always, Pratchett turns some amazing and hilarious phrases here, and it's hard to count all the times I laugh out loud from just his wry narration, to say nothing of the absolute anarchy provided by the Nac Mac Feegles that constantly follow Tiffany around. But Midnight is also fascinatingly, horrifyingly dark at times, with the plot being set into motion by a man who has beaten his daughter so badly that he's caused a miscarriage, and a lynch mob rising up against him. That's heavy stuff for a nominally young-adult novel, and it's to Pratchett's credit that he faces up to this darkness and shows what people - no matter what their age - must do if such darkness is to be put down into its place. As always, in fact, there are a lot of quiet lessons being taught in a Discworld book, from the importance of fighting against ignorance to the way that authority is often as much about appearance as it is power, but they never turn the book didactic. Instead, Pratchett creates his usual effortlessly funny, charming, and absolutely involving story, threading together dozens of plotlines into an ending that doesn't just tie up the book, but gives us a good sense of closure for Tiffany herself. As always, the worst part of a Pratchett book is having to end it, and that goes doubly here; Aching is one of Pratchett's most winning and wonderful creations, and whether she's attempting to settle an angry town or negotiating with tiny tattooed hooligans, her charm, wit, intelligence, and courage makes her a role model for any gender (but the fact that she's such a strong feminine role model is only another testament to why I love this book). I hope there's more Aching to come, but if not, it's gone out in the best way it possibly could, and that's something in of itself.
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T. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars If you've liked the other Tiffany Aching novels, you'll like this also
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2010
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This is the latest entry in Pratchett's four-book sub-series about a young witch, Tiffany Aching, as she grows up and learns, appropriately enough for her trade, to be a wise woman. (There are upwards of thirty or forty "Discworld" books total, which cluster into subgroups around individual characters). While you could certainly start here if you wanted to, new readers might find it more rewarding to begin with  The Wee Free Men , the first in Tiffany's sub-series, followed by  A Hat Full of Sky  and then  Wintersmith , before proceeding to this one.

This is billed as a children's / young adult book, although little sets it apart from Pratchett's other fantasy except for some (very) slight bowdlerizations; primarily, this is a young adult book because the heroine is a young adult, and it deals with issues that young adults have to deal with. Like the Harry Potter books, the content and tone of the Tiffany series have been maturing ever so slightly with each book to match the advancing maturity of the protagonist, and while this one's still suitable for younger readers, it definitely contains a few jokes likely to fly over their heads (at least unless some other source has educated them). Tiffany herself is portrayed as very mature for her age - a portrayal deliberate on Pratchett's part, I believe, as Tiffany is exactly as mature as most people that age tend to think they are, and almost as mature as she herself wants to be.

Each volume in the series sets Tiffany a particular problem to resolve; here the problem (s) are innuendo, rumour, gossip, romantic rivalries, and pointless mob hatred, things that many if not most teenage girls will identify with (even if in Tiffany's case the "witch hunt" she has to deal with is somewhat more literal). Tiffany's prior romance with Roland, the son of the local Baron, has clearly ended, and Roland's is about to marry Letitia, the daughter of a (very obnoxious) Duchess; meanwhile, some of the residents of the Chalk are stirring up hatred and accusations against Tiffany, and stalking her is the Cunning Man, a personification of suspicion, envious rage, hatred, mob violence, and the witch hunt.

Pratchett's typical mastery is still present here, his wit and his wisdom; the only real sign of his advancing illness is that there's a sense, especially in the novel's conclusion, that this may be the final Tiffany Aching novel and the final novel of his Witches series (if only because it features a cameo appearance from a character we haven't seen since the very first Witches-series novel,  Equal Rites , first published twenty-plus years ago). All in all, it's an excellent book, fully as good as anything else he's written, and a book that will definitely please fans of the series and new readers alike.
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Florence P Poupore
5.0 out of 5 stars intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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I found Terry Pratchett’s “I Shall Wear Midnight” most delightfully intriguing and entertaining. Each paragraph is the unexpected with giggles galore.
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Sue
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Terry Pratchett - A Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2011
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Terry Pratchett is an absolute joy to read. The only reason this particular book didn't warrant 5 stars is because some of his works are better (read any of the Discworld novels where Sam Vimes is the main subject). I have nearly every Discworld novel, and I return to them again and again. They're smart, hilarious, scary, sad and satisfying. They're mysterious with intricate plots, brilliant character development (as a student of the written word, I would rate his characters and dialogue among the best I've ever seen), and you can often recognize the characters just by reading the dialogue. Sometimes even the font.

Funny story: as a rule, I don't even LIKE fantasy, but Pratchett transcends genre. All the witching and wizarding is just a job description: what he really writes about is US...who we are as humans, what we are as cultures, and he'll have you laughing out loud while he imparts grave and solemn wisdom that we can apply in our own world. He writes as though it's all true, and his style is so conversational that he might as well be talking to you, describing events as they unfold before his eyes. That's truly a rare gift in a writer.

I eagerly await each of his books. They're light, easy to read without ever being condescending, and so sharp and clever that I can't recommend him highly enough. This book gets 4/5 stars. The Discworld series as a whole gets 10/5 stars.

Thanks for reading.
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Raven Stinson
5.0 out of 5 stars She wore midnight
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2024
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INCREDIBLE BOOK. Highly reccomended
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Leon D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in France on October 21, 2019
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My review can be summed up in just four words. Terry Pratchett, literary genius. The realisation that he is gone and he will never write another book breaks my heart.
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PhilM
5.0 out of 5 stars It's by Terry Pratchett and well up to expectations
Reviewed in Australia on September 18, 2022
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My favourite author, he can be relied upon to keep my interest even on my fifth read. So sad he had to leave early.
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Luciana M Nabarrete
5.0 out of 5 stars I Shall Wear Midnight
Reviewed in Brazil on May 15, 2016
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This books shows Tiffany dealing with the pains of becoming an adult witch - disappointments, broken hearts, doubts, etc while facing a very powerful enemy.
Gripping, easy reading and lovely!! "Crivens!!"
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Marcos
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran novela
Reviewed in Spain on March 20, 2015
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Me parece una pena que esta novela tenga una calificación tan baja y principalmente debido a las carencias de la edición impresa. Por tanto, he creído conveniente subir un poco la calificación de la novela. No sólo porque la edición Kindle es más que correcta, sino también porque me ha parecido una de las mejores novelas escritas por su autor. Todo lo que en la anterior novela de la saga no funcionaba (los personajes, el ritmo de la narración,...) en esta novela funcionan a la perfección, y al final te deja con ganas de más. La parte mala es que la reciente muerte del autor nos ha privado de tener más novelas como ésta. Es ley de vida, pero no deja de ser una gran pérdida para la literatura.
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