Dragons at Crumbling Castle by Terry Pratchett audiobook

Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales

By Sir Terry Pratchett
Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt

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    ISBN: 9781101892022

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 armor and a very small boy called Ralph who is willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to defeat the fearsome fire breathers. Here are fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem, dragons, dinosaurs, cavemen, and car races

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Summary

Summary

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 armor and a very small boy called Ralph who is willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to defeat the fearsome fire breathers.

Here are fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem, dragons, dinosaurs, cavemen, and car races

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

• "So funny I dropped my spoon laughing! —King Arthur
“Though these stories lack the perfectly timed wordplay of Pratchett’s later work, they are a charming and funny sample of his early fictional imaginings…This volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists.” —Publishers Weekly
“The oddness of the stories makes them funny and unique. Many feature British terminology, which might confuse younger readers but adds to the flavor of the book. General themes include good overcoming evil, cheaters never prospering, and courage defeating danger. Verdict: Middle grade readers who enjoy Pratchett’s other works or Dahl’s tales are bound to enjoy this one.” —School Library Journal
“Fourteen rollicking tales, most of which were written when the author was a teenager…feature characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on familiar tropes, and his trademark mix of silly humor and acute moral commentary…Juvenilia from a genius.” —Kirkus Reviews
“It’s a pleasure to read Pratchett’s reflections in his introduction and to see his signature warmth, wit, and intelligence light up these simple stories. Appearing throughout the book, Beech’s amusing ink-and-wash drawings perfectly capture the magic of the tales reminiscnet of Quentin Blake’s illustrations.” —Booklist
“Narrator Julian Rhind-Tutt’s delivery is as varied as the diverse characters in this collection…Rhind-Tutt is outstanding with Pratchett’s witty wordplay, and his spirited descriptions will keep young listeners tuned in. Sound effects such as buzzing bees, birds, yawns, and racing cars are genuine and add to the lively atmosphere.” —AudioFile

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Author

Author Bio: Sir Terry Pratchett

Author Bio: Sir Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) was an English novelist known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre. He is best known for his popular and long-running Discworld series. His first novel, The Carpet People, was published in 1971, and after publishing his first Discworld novel, The Color of Magic, in 1983, he wrote two books a year on average. He was the United Kingdom’s bestselling author of the 1990s and has sold more than 55 million books worldwide. In 2001 he won the Carnegie Medal for his children’s novel The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to literature in 1998 and was knighted in 2009.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction/Humor
Runtime: 4.15
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

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