This omnibus contains "Truckers", "Diggers" and "Wings" - a trilogy of tales about a race of little people struggling to survive in a world full of humans.
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"In the Beginning there was Arnold Bros (est 1905), the great department store...." and so begins Terry Pratchett's hugely entertaining and effervescent The Bromeliad trilogy.
From the First Book of the Nomes, Truckers where the nomes have to face up to the harsh reality that their comfortable and somewhat lazy lives beneath the floorboards of mankind are threatened; through to Diggers where the battle for survival really begins; culminating in Wings as the intrepid Masklin, with the aid of the electrical Thing, plots to return the nomes to Home on a Ship that will take them back to the stars where they belong, Pratchett never fails to excite.
With his amazing sense of the ridiculous and his sly, witty, ironic wordsmithery this intelligent and occasionally totally ludicrous three-in-one fantasy combo certainly does nothing to detract from Pratchett's reputation as one of the coolest and cultiest writers of his era. --Susan Harrison
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As always, [Terry Pratchett] is head and shoulders above even the best of the rest. He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style . . . Splendid (Daily Telegraph )
Terry Pratchett once again succeeds in combining a subtle blend of humour, wisdom and naive simplicity (The School Librarian ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Terry Pratchett once again succeeds in combining a subtle blend of humour, wisdom and naive simplicity (The School Librarian ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Say the word gnomes and most people will think of those rather horrid little figurines that some people in suburbia will insist on littering lawns and gardens with. You know the ones - they have fishing rods, red hats and rosy cheeks.
Well, not these. These are Nomes, thank you very much, and as you will discover they certainly don't have fishing rods. Well...maybe they do if you think of bins as a metaphorical fish pond and a rat as a real treat of a meal.
The story basically follows Masklin and his band of 'outside' nomes who travel indoors (although the Store nomes don't believe in outside so they reckon Masklin is mad). The book follows the trials of this little band of ten inch folk until their eventual adventure. To say more would spoil the story but it is well worth a read. Children will love it and adults will find an excuse ("I was going to read it to my kids, honest!).
Buy it, read it and wonder whether those small blurs really were mice.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By V. Senathit
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Indeed, being only 4 inches tall does have its advantages, and disadvantages. 4 Inches is the average size of a nome, and they live (apart from other places) in holes and under the floorboards..
I'm not about to give the plot of this book away, all I know is that after reading the first few pages, I was hooked. It is funny and intelligent, and makes you smile and laugh and wanting to read more.
I found this book whilst looking for books from Douglas Adams (RIP), and will continue buying Pratchett's work. If you like a humorous book, buy this one..
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Unknown to the humans, they share the Earth with another intelligent race, the nomes. The reason they don't know about the nomes is that they are four inches tall, and live at a pace ten times that of humans. This is the story of Masklin, and other heroic nomes who lead their people out of the dangerous world of humans, in search of their home. In the course of this story the overcome great obstacles, all with wit and humor.
This book is actually a collection of three book: Truckers, Diggers and Wings. The stories showcase Terry Pratchett's wit and humor, his ability to examine the human experience from a very different viewpoint. The action is gripping, and the humor outrageous. I highly recommend this book.
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Pratchett for kids! (and big kids..)
I'm already a Pratchett fan and got this to read to my daughter, but read it through myself first. Charming, funny, clever - easy to read.
Published 11 days ago by J. Benson
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Breathtaking stuff
This is the 'Nome' trilogy all in one book. Now that is real value for money, 500 pages of excellent reading
Published 1 month ago by qaman1
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fun to read
Read it years ago as three separate books but just as enjoyable today. Helps me on my way to complete my T pratchett collection.
Published 1 month ago by Margaret Skeoch
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It is always good to have it all
Pratchett, being my favorite author doesn't fail to deliver here to. Getting the full trilogy at once is its own advantage to have.
Published 2 months ago by Itay Alter
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My son Loves Terry Pratchett, thanks for a top service ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Published 4 months ago by Richard L Clarke
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Fantastical
Bought as a Christmas gift for our ten year old Grand daughter. She simply adores the the fantastic, fantasy story telling. Read more
Published 4 months ago by carol lewin
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ii And Arnold Bros (est 1905) Moved upon the face of the site, and...
I've always assumed The Bromeliad was a tongue in cheek homage to Homer's Iliad! It contains the hilarious and delightful stories of the Nomes and their epic attempts to get home. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Zanna T. Laws
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Great light reading
The trilogy is designed for a younger readership much like his 'Jonny and' series but as with all of Terry Pratchett books it is still great reading. Read more
Published 7 months ago by John L
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bromeliaed, truckers, diggers and wings
Brilliant, for both children and adults condition was execellant.
Arrived well before time.
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Price marverlous. Read more
Arrived well before time.
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Price marverlous. Read more
Published 18 months ago by teddy
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Hooray for the little people
Another great book by Terry Pratchett. His books appeal to all generations. So if you like a good laugh at the expence of tiny folk, this is a book for you. Read more
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