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Dragons at Crumbling Castle
- Author
- Terry Pratchett
- Narrator
- Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date
- 11 September 2014
- Run Time
- 4 hours 9 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur’s knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It’s a disaster!
Luckily, there’s a spare suit of armour and a very small boy called Ralph who’s willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to defeat the fearsome fire-breathers.
But there's a teeny weeny surprise in store . . .
Fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem!
‘So funny I dropped my spoon laughing!’ – King Arthur
Critics Review
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Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read.
The Sun
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Full of [Pratchett's] burgeoning wit and wordplay . . . A delightful romp.
Sunday Times
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A splendid collection . . . rumbustious, irreverent and hilarious.
Booktrust
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A good choice for the chapter-book set, this is highly recommended for reading aloud to younger children as well . . . Pratchett’s vast, all-ages fan base will be intrigued by these early offerings, while their accessibility and skillful storytelling will pull in young newcomers to the masterful author's work.
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Charming and funny . . . Accompanied by Beech’s wiry Quentin Blake–like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists.
Publishers Weekly
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Terry Pratchett’s youthful short stories, as collected in Dragons at Crumbling Castle, just prove that he has always been what he is . . . These stories are far too good for children. Oops, I mean for children not to share with older people. But you knew that.
The Bookwitch
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A joy to read . . . from dragons and wizards to monsters and talking animals, there really is something in each story to appeal to everyone.
whatsgoodtogo.co.uk
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Fourteen rollicking tales . . . all feature characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on familiar tropes and [Pratchett's] trademark mix of silly humour and acute moral commentary. Juvenilia from a genius, showing bright signs of future masterworks.
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Details
- Author
- Terry Pratchett
- Narrator
- Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Duration
- 4 hours 9 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 September 2014
- ISBN
- 9781448196029
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Genre
- Children's / Teenage: Anthologies, Children's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children's / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children's / Teenage fiction: Short stories
Synopsis
Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur’s knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It’s a disaster!Luckily, there’s a spare suit of armour and a very small boy called Ralph who’s willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to defeat the fearsome fire-breathers. But there's a teeny weeny surprise in store . . .Fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem!‘So funny I dropped my spoon laughing!’ – King Arthur
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