I also loved good omens with neil gaiman when i was around that age but wouldnt be 100% sure all parents would find it suitable. As usual with pratchett, these are great for all ages, particularly about age 10 and up. Id definitely recommend the latter, theyre really clever but not too taxing to read. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us. My son has always l o v e d stories and recently i started reading him some chapter books but am now struggling to find books that are interesting and appropriate for a fiveyear old right before he falls asleep. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series by british author terry pratchett set on the discworld, a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which are in turn standing on the back of a giant turtle, the great atuin. Are terry prachett books appropriate for a 10 year old child. The nome trilogy, also known as the bromeliad trilogy, is a trilogy of childrens books by british writer terry pratchett, consisting of the books truckers, diggers and wings.
It has a moderate supply of terry pratchetts trademark wit for starters. Terry pratchett really needs no introduction, each of his books have been little or large masterpieces in their own right. Wings is the final book in the bromeliad trilogy, and concludes how the gnomes get back to their spaceship. The amazing maurice and his educated rodents by terry pratchett. Some tenyearolds are ready to go on to young adult fiction, but most arent. One of the few books that can authentically make me laugh. Discworld eye makeup eye makeup 60 year olds see more. People will recommend the tiffany achingarc, which is not a bad idea. Cant go wrong with characters such as wee mad arthur, willikins the valet, sam vimes and his lovely wife, the lady sibyl. Through the books they struggle to survive in the world and, once they learn of their history from an. Pratchetts other books you will love this one as well.
Are terry prachett books appropriate for a scifi reddit. Terry pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling discworld series, the first of. Only 4 inches high, but stockily built, they have evaded human attention more or less for many, many years. Through the year, mandy works to make the cottage hers, borrowing things she needs from the orphanage. Tell us your favorite books for 812 yearolds in comments.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Or both for boys, i have found they usually engage better in bo. Has anybody actually read these books i have never touched one is there anything unsuitable in any of them. Following on from the release of skys adaptation of hogfather, terry pratchetts hogfather, the illustrated screenplay was released in 2006.
While this is not one, his same whit is there and it is a very delightful and very funny story. Fiction books decorulez97 top 10 book series for teens most influential books of all time vinyl top ten saddest books top 10 scariest books of all time beatlesboy9 top ten reasons why books are better than movies winner333 top ten best. As with the other books its witty and funny and a great story. Discworld reading order guides a suggested reading order for the discworld books of terry pratchett terry pratchett discworld order of books. Following on from the release of skys adaptation of hogfather, terry pratchett s hogfather, the illustrated screenplay was released in 2006. I am lucky in that the entirety of the discworld series lies in front of me. Atlantic, but these days it is becoming more commonly used in the uk. Terry pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling discworld series, the first of which, the colour of magic, was published in 1983. The online home for books written by sir terry pratchett, including reading order lists, forums, plus all manner of things discworld. Also, you think harry potter was the first series to introduce a magical school of wizards. The johnny books are great for people in their early teens, i think only you can save mankind is maybe my favourite tp book.
I think thats one of the awesome things about pratchett books, they work on different levels. After terry pratchett died i read an obituary that stated when pratchett reached heaven he was welcomed by jonathan swift who told him that he swift wished hed written truckers. Masklin must find a way to get to the launch of a communications satellite. After their last spot of bother at the quarry, the nomes just want to go home. Young readers will be captivated by the world of the nomes and eager to follow their adventures after they leave their underground home in the sequels diggers and wings. Id say start with the amazing maurice and his educated rodents, another youngadult novel set. What are some good fantasy books for a 911 year old. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Terry pratchett wrote a wonderful series ive been rereading and my nineyearold daughter is reading for the first. Having said that, this is a lovely trilogy, well written and so simply that it causes the reader to forget about the writing and really hear what the characters are saying. The problem is, home is somewhere up in the stars in some sort of ship. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books.
I want to compile a list then find some books at the library next week. A suggested reading order for the discworld books of terry pratchett with quotes from the books. Snuff terry pratchett editorial plaza y janes v much looking forward to dodger out in the autumn, and of course the book of poo. What are the terry pratchett books suitable for 10 year. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Id personally err a little on the juvenile side for a 10 year old boy who likes harry potter and captain underpants many of these have been recommended above, but some excellent series. And so begins a totally crazy and very funny journey, filled with peril, planes, honking geese and a walking sandwich the third and final book of the hilarious nomes trilogybestselling discworld author terry pratchett died in 2015he won the carnegie medal for his childrens bookshe is screamingly funny daily telegraph. Truckers, diggers, wings by terry pratchett 6 mar 2008. His first discworld novel for children, the amazing maurice and his educated rodents was awarded the 2001 carnegie medal. But im looking for something new and inspiring hopefully with a good few books to get my teeth into.
The elders, led by granny morkie and old torrit, initially oppose the move but finally agree, bringing. I grew up reading terry pratchett, and this is a fantastic book full of lots of humour and. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. It may be worth waiting until hes ready to read them himself. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. See more ideas about terry pratchett discworld, terry pratchett and terry pratchett books. If youre looking for suitable books for your 11, 12 or year old, our extensive list of expert recommendations is sure to put you in the right direction. I read this trilogy to my daughter, she was 6 years old at the time. Expertly selected books for 11, 12 and year old children.
The first title in the bromeliad trilogy, this is a funny and enchanting fantasy from favourite author terry pratchett. Theyre books with a fundamentally tragic outlook in a smart but child. Full of mythical creatures, legendary quests, and daring heroes, these fantasy books are sure to leave your kids enchanted and spellbound. Nov 17, 2011 conn igguldens top 10 books about tiny people. Its time for the nomes to go home, but to get there they must pass peril, planes and honking geese. As he turned page after page, it dawned on him that whoever had written this book, they certainly knew what would make kids like young sam laugh until they were nearly. It contains the final shooting script, pictures from the film and additional illustrations by stephen player. The first book of the nomes by terry pratchett goodreads. Top ten fantasy book series the top ten fantasy book. I am trying to give a fun and enlightening present to a 10 year old girl who is a voracious reader. As with all pratchett books, it is well written and very funny which still have serious bits to think aout. I owe him so much i atent dead, and terry pratchett will always be in my heart until they put up the sign i are dead. Or are you reading to find out more about the world. Best book to start an 11 year old on my eleven year old has a good vocabulary and sense of the ridiculous, but is a little young for her age asd.
Terry pratchett isnt just appropriate reading for 10 year olds, it should. Whether your kids became fantasy fans after tearing through the bestselling harry potter book series or have always loved stories about magic and enchanted lands, this list is full of books that will push the limits of kids imaginations. This depends on your interests and your reading level. In the following, you can find the 10 essential books that greatly shaped my entire life. Tiffanys story continues in a hat full of sky, wintersmith, i shall wear midnight, and. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. I want to give her exposure to ideas that run counter to her ultraconservative, right wing upbringing. Need chapter books to read aloud to fiveyear old mamapedia.
Aug 20, 2015 the 51 best fantasy series ever written. Mar 05, 2009 the johnny books are great for people in their early teens, i think only you can save mankind is maybe my favourite tp book. Chucklesome childrens author steven butler gives us the lowdown on the funniest books out there for a child at primary school. The nome trilogy, also known as the bromeliad trilogy, is a trilogy of childrens books by british writer terry pratchett, consisting of the books truckers 1989, diggers 1990 and wings. In book 1 of the bromeliad trilogy by terry pratchett, we meet the nomes who live in the department store that is about to be. Okay well i just need some recommendation for good dramatic, chapter books for 10 year old childrenteens. The stories are arranged in several different story arcs that are further explained in the wikipedia article on the discworld reading order. A new edition was published by corgi in march 2015. Sff for a 10 year old boy scifi books kids ask metafilter. More importantly, it sounds so much better than books for 8 year olds strikes back.
So when she climbs over the orphanage wall and finds an abandoned cottage, mandy realizes that shes found the perfect place. The first of the bromeliad trilogy leading to diggers and wings. Terry pratchett does it again, the second book in the bromeliad trilogy or book of the nomes is another confection of delight, wit and fantastical storytelling. Unable to fly home, flory suddenly finds herself having to learn how to survive among the daylight creatures in the giantess garden. The bromeliad trilogy by terry pratchett goodreads. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library. The bromeliad trilogy, truckers, diggers, and wings by terry. Conn igguldens top 10 books about tiny people the guardian. Would say ok for 910 year olds but would think slightly too old for a 7 year old. Anyone know of good titles of chapter books to read aloud. Review nation by terry pratchett via mark ravenhill, national theatre tuesday 17 november 2009. Dec 27, 2012 some tenyearolds are ready to go on to young adult fiction, but most arent. Surprised to see on amazon that this book is listed as ages 8 10.
This might be ok for some 11 year olds but definitely not for all of them. Wings of a falcon is an intense, intense book that would probably prove very gripping for a smart tenyearold. The amazing maurice and his educated rodents discworld book 28. Discover wings, the 3rd book in terry pratchett s bromeliad series. I think shed enjoy the discworld but i dont know which book to start her on. Terry pratchett has a way of writing humour that is clever but also easily understandable, and i know ill come back to the series in the future when i need a good laugh.
We bought this book for our nephew last christmas, and now that this time of year is. Would say ok for 9 10 year olds but would think slightly too old for a 7 year old. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Terry pratchetts books are hilariousjust finished this one. Conn igguldens top 10 books about tiny people children. Things like day and night, sun and rain are just daft old legends. Terry pratchett s discworld novels span over 40 books but they can be organized by several character arcs.
Review nation by terry pratchett via mark ravenhill. Naturally, the list of the 10 best books of alltime is rather subjective. Young adult, with its focus on teens changing bodies and questioning of their place in the world, is often inappropriate and sometimes very upsetting for tweens who have outgrown childrens books but are looking for meaty reading to satisfy their. I thought at the time i read it that it was a bit darker than usual probably reflecting that tiffany herself is 16 in the book and the realities of life as the local witch arent always pleasant but that it should come with some kind of age warning as most of his other adult books i would happily have read as a 10 year old. I have a similar situation with my daughter, she is 10 and has a reading age of 14. I think that even a bad terry prachett book is better than most books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the carnegie medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for. Something like terry pratchett but aimed at a younger audience would be perfect is terry pratchett suitable for year olds. Its been a frightening road to navigate, but ive been rereading all my wellthumbed pratchett books, and terry has been giving me my words back.
The trilogy tells the story of the nomes, a race of tiny people from another world who now live hidden among humans. Not quite all of them not the colour of magic or wings or wyrd sisters or good omens or several others that are dotted my flat about in paperback but an awful lot. Or some of the early terry pratchett, diggers, truckers and wings. It was written by vadim jean and mucked about with by terry pratchett. Im a 16 year old boy from the uk, and ive loved the cherub, young bond, young sherlock holmes and alex riders series, amongst many others, for a number of years. He has read all the kids books and is now wanting to move onto the discworld novels. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. What are some of the books fictionnonfiction that a 14. When youre four inches high in a world full of giant people, things have a nasty habit of going wrong. Who was the first writer to make a living solely by writing. Very witty humour with very humane themes throughout. Also, alex rider is an ideal read for boys to have a go at reading themselves rather than as a read aloud book. I read this some years ago and this time i have bought it for my 10 year old granddaughter to go in her christmas stocking.