From one of the bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors and most beloved storytellers of all time comes a truly unmissable and beautifully illustrated collection of rediscovered short stories<\/b><\/p>\n
INCLUDES A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN NEW SHORT STORY<\/b><\/p>\n
With a foreword by Neil Gaiman<\/i><\/p>\n
‘A fantastic collection<\/b> of short stories? A must have<\/b> for Terry Pratchett fans’ ***** Reader review
‘Keeps you entertained right to the end<\/b>. I was mesmerized throughout and could not put it down<\/b>‘ ***** Reader review
‘Excellent,<\/b> often laugh-out-loud <\/b>early works. . . There isn’t a bad story in the bunch<\/b>‘ Publishers Weekly<\/i><\/p>\n
From the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Discworld<\/i> series, discover a truly unmissable collection of lost short stories, as well as a never-before-seen, recently found new tale.<\/b><\/p>\n
Written under a pseudonym in the 1970s and 80s, these early tales hint at the worlds the legendary Sir Terry Pratchett would go on to create, containing all his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination.<\/p>\n
Through these stories, you’ll meet Og the inventor<\/i>, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the<\/i> Ministry of Nuisances<\/i> with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; go on a dangerous quest<\/i> through time and space with hero Kron, and discover many more adventures?<\/p>\n
Whether you’re looking for a title for a seasoned Pratchett reader or someone starting from the beginning, this incredible collection is perfect for any science-fiction and fantasy fan.<\/b><\/p>\n
Readers love A Stroke of the Pen:<\/i><\/u>
‘A real pleasure<\/b>? full of the wit, fun and acute observation that made Pratchett such a successful and well-loved author<\/b>‘ ***** Reader review
‘Sir Terry did not disappoint<\/b>? This book is an absolute must-read<\/b> for any fans of Terry Pratchett, or for new fans-in-the-making who enjoy humorous and clever fantasy stories’ ***** Reader review
‘The greatest writer<\/b> of all’ ***** Reader review
‘A delightful<\/b> read from start to finish, perfect for longtime fans of Pratchett’s work and those wholly new to his writing’ ***** Reader review<\/p>\n
‘A treasure trove<\/b> glistening with lost gems’ Financial Times<\/i>
‘Funny<\/b>, sharp<\/b>, warm<\/b>, wise<\/b> and always so, so readable’<\/b> Daily Mail<\/i>
‘This delightful<\/b> collection is inventive<\/b>, entertaining<\/b> and a little quirky<\/b>, often with a twisty end’ Independent<\/i>
‘Shows the beginnings of one of the UK’s best fantasy writers<\/b>? A treat <\/b>for seasoned fans and newcomers’ Sun<\/i>
‘There’s much here to delight<\/b> the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist’ Observer<\/i>
‘These early stories show Pratchett’s remarkable<\/b> ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy?much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales’ <\/b>Booklist<\/i>
‘The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld<\/i><\/b> are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style<\/b>‘ Library Journal<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Twenty early short stories by one of the world’s best loved authors, each accompanied by original woodcut illustrations. These are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and go on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork. A collection for fans of all ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[225],"product_tag":[27718,762,599],"class_list":["post-105123","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-sci-fi-fantasy","product_tag-comic-humorous-fantasy","product_tag-science-fiction","product_tag-short-stories","pa_book_author-pratchett-terry","pa_cover-paperback","pa_dewey-823-92-edition23","pa_edition-short-stories","pa_imprint-penguin-books","pa_language-english","pa_pages-9065","pa_publisher-penguin-books","pa_readership-general-trade-code-k","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n