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

Buy Used
Used - Good See details
Price: £2.80
Fulfilled by Amazon

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
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 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: (Discworld Novel 38) (Discworld Novels) [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 --   -- --
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 | Series: Discworld Novels (Book 38)

A man with no eyes. No eyes at all. Two tunnels in his head . . .

It's not easy being a witch, and it's certainly not all whizzing about on broomsticks, but Tiffany Aching - teen witch - is doing her best. Until something evil wakes up, something that stirs up all the old stories about nasty old witches, so that just wearing a pointy hat suddenly seems a very bad idea. Worse still, this evil ghost from the past is hunting down one witch in particular. He's hunting for Tiffany. And he's found her . . .

A fabulous Discworld title filled with witches and magic and told in the inimitable Terry Pratchett style, I Shall Wear Midnight is the fourth Discworld title to feature Tiffany and her tiny, fightin', boozin' pictsie friends, the Nac Mac Feegle (aka The Wee Free Men).

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Join Amazon Family and receive £10 off in our Baby Store, three months' FREE One-Day Delivery and £50 worth of exclusive offers every month.

Product details

  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday Childrens; 1st edition (2 Sep 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385611072
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385611077
  • Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 3.3 x 24 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (216 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 33,368 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 )

The final adventure in Pratchett's Tiffany Aching series brings this subset of Discworld novels to a moving and highly satisfactory conclusion. Tiffany, now nearly 16 years old, is forced to do battle with the hate-filled ghost of a long dead witchfinder, the Cunning Man, who has become obsessed with the young witch and is gradually turning her own community against her. As ever, Tiffany is ably supported by her loyal, intensely fractious, and totally amoral companions, the Nac Mac Feegles, whose leader, Rob Anybody, believes, "After all, ye ken, what would be the point of lyin' when you had nae done anything wrong?" She must deal with the heavy workload of a professional witch (birthing babies, training apprentices, and the like), fight evil, and come to terms with her former boyfriend's impending marriage. 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 (2006), should be ecstatic. (Publishers Weekly starred review 20100920)

Although he knows how to weave a story, the real fun of Pratchett's books is the line-by-line inventiveness: the jokes, aphorisms and insights. This book brings back the young witch Tiffany Aching, now 16 and much in demand helping the sick, the poor and the old, using her special power to alleviate pain. As she exhausts herself doing good, a new wave of suspicion about witches spreads, stirred up by an eyeless monster whose power is "rumour and lies". Tiffany, aided in her tasks by the hilarious, belligerent, little, kilted Feegles, also confronts issues of the heart, as her friend Roland, the baron's son, is about to marry a frilly girl who is not all she seems. 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)

funny (Oxford Mail 20100923)

... everything gets very funny (Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle 20100917)

Book Description

A new Discworld novel eagerly anticipated by both adult fans and teenage readers of Terry Pratchett's exuberant fiction.
See all Product Description
Inside This Book (Learn More)
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 3 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 13 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 28 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
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      childrens books discussion forum
      YA action-adventure - reviewers wanted       		1 53 minutes ago
      childrens books discussion forum
      Suitable books for a 13 year old girl       		16 1 hour ago
      childrens books discussion forum
      searching for children's book from the 1970s-1980s       		57 2 hours ago
      childrens books discussion forum
      Books for a nine year girl old with an older reading age....without snogging and too much boy stuff       		213 2 hours ago
      childrens books discussion forum
      Book for a cool 13 year old boy that doesn't like spy, wizard or old fashioned books - Help       		28 3 hours ago
      childrens books discussion forum
      Paleobotany for children ? Even a really good botany book?       		4 6 hours ago
      childrens books discussion forum
      Looking for a bedtime stories book       		5 6 hours ago
      childrens books discussion forum
      Reading books for 9 year old boy please       		111 17 hours ago
      Search Customer Discussions
         
      Related forums

      Listmania!

      Create a Listmania! list

      Look for similar items by category

      Feedback