I Shall Wear Midnight and over 1.5 million other books are available for Amazon Kindle . Learn more

Trade in Yours
For a £5.00 Gift Card
Trade in
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Share your own customer images
Search inside another edition of this book
Start reading I Shall Wear Midnight on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

I Shall Wear Midnight (Exclusive Limited, Numbered Collector's Edition) [Hardcover]

Terry Pratchett (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (216 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

 Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition £4.74   -- --
Hardcover --   -- --
Hardcover, 2 Sep 2010 --   -- --
Paperback £5.24   -- --
Audio, CD, Abridged, Audiobook £11.19   -- --
Audio Download, Unabridged £15.07 or Free with Audible.co.uk 30-day free trial
Books Trade-In
Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more.

Book Description

Release Date: 2 Sep 2010
Special collector's edition, beautifully packaged in a slipcase and including extra content: a treatise on the folklore in the book by The Folklore of Discworld co-author Jacqueline Simpson plus one extra illustration from Paul Kidby. Limited edition, hand stamped & numbered.

Tiffany Aching, the young witch from "The Wee Free Men", "A Hat Full of Sky" and "Wintersmith" is back in a new adventure featuring Discworld characters both familiar to fans (such as Tiffany, the Wee Free Men, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg) and new (meet Wee Mad Arthur, the Nac Mac Feegle on the City Watch whose only previous appearance was a brief cameo in Feet of Clay and city witch Mrs Proust - a fabulous Pratchett creation). Oh, and there's a magic book or two, a twist through time, a Cunning Man - and a Giant Man of chalk...

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Join Amazon Family before 26 May 2013 and you'll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win one of 10 Motorola Blink Baby Monitors. Find out more.

Product details

  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books (2 Sep 2010)
  • ISBN-10: 0857530224
  • ISBN-13: 978-0857530226
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 16.6 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (216 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 303,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

More About the Author

› Visit Amazon's Terry Pratchett Page
Terry Pratchett
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.

Product Description

Review

"Teen witch Tiffany is one of Pratchett's most formidable creations yet" (Time Out )

"As Tiffany tackles domestic drudgery and the monstrous villain, Pratchett brings us reflections on the role of women, the dangers of religion and the follies of society. And, writing at the height of his powers, he makes us laugh a lot" (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times 20100926)

"Pratchett's trademark wordplay and humor are much in evidence, but he's also interested in weightier topics, including religious prejudice and the importance of living a balanced life. Tiffany Aching fans, who have been waiting for this novel since Wintersmith should be ecstatic" (Publishers Weekly 20100920)

"There are suprising revelations about other acquaintances in this action-packed story with dark moments lightened by humour, not least from the wonderful Nac Mac Feegles" (Primary Times 20110704) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Book Description

A new Discworld novel eagerly anticipated by both adult fans and teenage readers of Terry Pratchett's exuberant fiction. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
See all Product Description
Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

› Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
161 of 169 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Tiffneys Tales End. 3 Sep 2010
By Paul E. Jackson
Format:Hardcover
The success of all the Tiffney Aching stories depend upon her ability to understand people (and monsters!)in the difficult moments of their lives, even when she thinks she doesn't( well, not completely anyway!). "Headology" is perhaps the most practical of all the "magics" and Tiffany came to be a successful witch by the most pragmatic of approaches in that she taught herself to become one. You see you don't have to be born a witch to be a witch.But some might argue it helps.
It has been a delight to watch her grow up over the series, and "I shall wear Midnight" is no exception to that rule.Its a much darker tale than any that I've read from TP, as Tiffany finally shoulders all the responsibilities of her "steading" ( a witches territory) and all the human failings within it, and some of those are very great indeed. The charm of this tale comes from her struggles to deal with them as humanely as she can,often against her own personal desires, and to resolve so many of them so successfully that by the end I'll admit I had a slight tear in my eye ( though I fear it was the last sentence in the story did that!). She matures to be a wise a woman as you could expect of anyone, a kind of medieval social worker that makes care in the community actually work.
I marvel at TP's ability to put true character into his creations and to get all of human nature, including the dark and the delightful, on to the page. There are greater truths spoken of lightly here than can be properly preached from the pulpit and, as with all of TP's tales, the virtues of simply being a good human being, be you patrician, policeman, practising witch or , ultimately, just a POP (plain ordinary person),come gleaming through, like a golden hare facing the flames (read the book and you'll understand why).
A very satisfying end to a wonderful series of stories.It made a beautiful warm September day just about as perfect as I could have wished for as I finished reading it just at the moment of a glorious golden sun set. Terry Pratchett, once more,I salute you Sire!
7 Comments | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Sir Terry 12 Nov 2010
By Tiger Lily
Format:Hardcover
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found it hard to put down. I am a great fan of the Discworld books, and enjoy the ones aimed at younger readers as much as the others. I think you need to have read the other books about Tiffany Aching to really appreciate this one, and I personally have enjoyed seeing her grow up throught the series. The story kept me turning the pages and whilst because of time restraints I didn't read it at one sitting, I could easily have done so! I found the ending very satisfactory, and heartily recommend it.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
73 of 77 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the Tiffany Aching books 14 Oct 2010
By J. Gardiner
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is called a children's book by many reviewers, and indeed by many newspaper best seller lists. If you want to call older teenagers "children" then, despite the dangers of such a description, you could be right. I would not offer it to a younger child for it has some dark moments, especially in the opening chapter which deals with a teenager who loses her unborn child after a brutal beating from her father which her mother did nothing to stop. This real violence, as opposed to the joke violence of earlier Discworld novels,is a new departure for Terry Pratchett but it is simply an indication of his growing maturity as a writer. It is certainly a book that can be fully enjoyed by adults. It is a fully fledged Discworld novel and many old friends make cameo appearances. Yes, there is also a good stock of one liners.

It is disappointing to read in some reviews that there is no character development. What on earth do these reviewers want? Have they ever read a novel? Quite a number of minor characters do develop markedly and not by magic but by facing up to difficult situations. Not just minor characters, but Tiffany Aching continues her development which was such a great feature of Wintersmith. She faces the type of challenge that helps to make us mature adults and develops as a consequence. I don't think I'm giving much away when I say that she does hardly anything we might call magic; that is anything that might be at home in the Unseen University. How she resolves situations, or at least comes to terms with them, really is magical.

Finally you experts on Sir Terry's Alzheimer's disease who can delicately discern his deterioration: you know nothing about the condition other than the usual prejudices. The condition is not all negative and may be instrumental in helping Sir Terry to branch out in his writing. As this development occurs enjoy what you have been given. As the author knows full well, it won't last forever.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?   Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I Shall Wear Midnight Terry Pratchett
Very good book I love the witches that Terry writes about. Easy to read on my Kindle Love your great selection of books. Very enjoyable book.
Published 2 days ago by lyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Never read a Terry Pratchett book I did love and this one is no exception. Good plot for young and old, and no shortage of the fantastic feegles!
Published 7 days ago by Amy Naylor
5.0 out of 5 stars not disappointed
my sister loves the writer, so she loves this book as well. witty and playful it is a perfect easy read.
Published 12 days ago by marianne
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
It arrived promptly and in time as it was required for my present. I am very happy with the service
Published 14 days ago by David Bright
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hare Jumps Into The Fire
First published in 2010, "I Shall Wear Midnight" is set on the Discworld and is Terry Pratchett's fourth book to feature Tiffany Aching and the Wee Free Men. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Craobh Rua
5.0 out of 5 stars A really good read, He writes books for children and they are good.
Just read this book and it is very well writen and I thoughly enjoyed it. I would recomend it to any age, a really good read.
Published 1 month ago by sheila graveling
5.0 out of 5 stars I shall wear midnight
Wonderful wonderful wonderful I loved this book like all the rest I've read Terry Prather has a way of making you laugh cry and lose yourself in his books next please
Published 1 month ago by julie wood
5.0 out of 5 stars What else but 5 stars?
I have been reading and loving TP's books for some years now and this one is no exception. Tiffany Aching, our local witch, is a practical, down to earth, girl. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jill in East Kent
4.0 out of 5 stars The Disc is slowing down
This is unmistakeably Discworld, with all the regulars that have become so familiar. The humour is there as ever and the usual battle to save Discworld from devastation takes... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chenmunka
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Escapism
Superb story telling yet again. It doesn't have to be a laugh a minute like say the Hogfather. It's compelling well written and leaves you wanting more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andy Muir
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

There's a problem loading this menu at the moment.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.

    Your Shopping Basket is empty.

    Give it purpose -- fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics and more.

    If you already have an account, sign in.

    There's a problem previewing your shopping basket at the moment.

    Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.

    View Shopping Basket (0 items)

      Customer Discussions

      This product's forum
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      Help! Fantasy books for 15 year olds 3 7 Sep 2011
      Signed copy? 5 27 Dec 2010
      Black Friday sale 0 8 Dec 2010
      Print run 7 29 Nov 2010
      Unabridged audio version? 0 22 Nov 2010
      Eagerly awaited book. 10 9 Jul 2010
      › See all 6 discussions...  
      Start a new discussion
      Topic:
      First post:
      Prompts for sign-in
       


      Active discussions in related forums
      Search Customer Discussions
         
      Related forums

      Listmania!

      Create a Listmania! list

      Look for similar items by category

      Feedback