
Titles in This Set
The Wee Free Men
The Last Hero
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
Night Watch
Thief Of Time
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi, Gollancz
Series: Discworld
Overview
This five-book Discworld set brings together some of Terry Pratchett's most beloved satirical fantasy, spanning the witch-in-training charm of Tiffany Aching's debut, the time-bending caper of Thief of Time, the sharp political drama of Night Watch, the compact heroics of The Last Hero, and the rat-and-Piper mischief of The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. Each novel stands alone, so readers can dip in anywhere, yet together they showcase the full range of Pratchett's wit, warmth, and worldbuilding. A rewarding collection for longtime fans and an inviting entry point for newcomers ready to explore the Discworld.
About the Books
Across these five novels, Pratchett moves fluidly between subgenres of comic fantasy. The Wee Free Men introduces Tiffany Aching, a sharp, practical young witch who must protect her home turf from an invading Fairy Queen with help from the riotous, sword-swinging Nac Mac Feegle. It blends folklore and coming-of-age grit into a story that works for both teen and adult readers. Thief of Time turns to Death and his granddaughter Susan Sto Helit as a scheme to build the perfect, unstoppable clock threatens to freeze time itself, forcing an unlikely alliance of monks, an auditor, and a chocolate-loving hero to intervene. Night Watch sends Commander Sam Vimes back through time to relive a bloody revolution in Ankh-Morpork's past, forcing him to become the mentor he once needed and to weigh the cost of the order he has spent his career upholding. The Last Hero gathers an aging band of barbarian heroes, led by Cohen the Barbarian, on one final quest to the home of the gods, told in a shorter, illustrated format that captures the series' flair for myth and parody. The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents reimagines the Pied Piper legend through a streetwise talking cat, a clever colony of rats, and a boy with a pipe, sharp enough for adult readers yet accessible to younger ones too. Together, the five books show the range of tone Pratchett could summon, from tender character studies to biting satire, all filtered through the inventive lens of the Discworld.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Wee Free Men — Young Tiffany Aching squares off against a monstrous Fairy Queen with only her wits and a clan of pugnacious blue pictsies for backup.
The Last Hero — An aging crew of barbarian legends, led by Cohen the Barbarian, sets out on a final quest that could end the world or save it.
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents — A cunning cat and his troupe of educated rats run a Pied-Piper con that spirals into something far stranger in a haunted town.
Night Watch — Sam Vimes is thrown back in time and must relive a violent uprising he barely survived the first time around.
Thief Of Time — Death's granddaughter races against a plot to build the perfect clock and stop time itself.
About the Author
Terry Pratchett was an acclaimed English author best known for the Discworld series, a long-running run of satirical fantasy novels beloved for their wit, warmth, and sharp observations about the real world dressed up as a flat world on the back of four elephants and a turtle. Over several decades he built one of the most inventive bodies of work in modern fantasy, creating characters like Death, Sam Vimes, and Tiffany Aching who became fan favorites across generations. His books continue to be treasured by longtime devotees and discovered by new readers every year.
Why You'll Love This Set
Five standout Discworld novels in one paperback collection make this a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or stocking stuffers, and an easy way to start or expand a Discworld library. Witty, warm, and endlessly quotable, these books reward rereading and make a fantastic addition to any fantasy fan's shelf or classroom library.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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