Father Christmas's Fake Beard

A collection of Christmas stories from the fantastically funny Terry Pratchett. With wonderful illustrations from Mark Beech.

Terry Pratchett (Author) Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. 
 
 www.terrypratchettbooks.com Mark Beech (Illustrator) Mark Beech has been a freelance illustrator for the last ten years, and nowadays works a great deal in the world of children’s publishing. From picture books for early readers, to education and fiction books for older readers, he has even made a picture book for the ipad, which allows him to animate illustrations. He also designs greeting cards, and has even been known to work in the world of advertising from time to time.

*Includes 'The Abominable Snow Baby' - the animated film featured on Christmas Day on Channel 4, starring Julie Walters and David Harewood!* 
 
A collection of wonderful Christmas stories from the fantastically funny Terry Pratchett. With incredible illustrations from Mark Beech, it's the perfect stocking filler! 
 
Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? 
 
Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey. 
 
How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store or, was even, arrested for burglary!? 
 
Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll never see Christmas in the same way again. 
 
'Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read' The Sun

Tales of Mistletoe and Mischief

With full-colour illustrations, this book is perfect for introducing young readers to the festive world of master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett. Discover four festive and funny tales of yuletide computers and abominable snow-babies! 
 
Uncover who is wearing a fake Father Christmas beard! 
Meet the only computer to ask for presents! 
Help to care for an abominable snow-baby! 
Count the number of gifts given at Christmas!

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. 
 
www.terrypratchettbooks.com

Four festive and funny tales of yuletide computers and abominable snow-babies! 
 
Uncover who is wearing a fake Father Christmas beard! 
Meet the only computer to ask for presents! 
Help to care for an abominable snow-baby! 
Count the number of gifts given at Christmas! 
 
With full-colour illustrations, this book is perfect for introducing young readers to the festive world of master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett.

Terry Pratchett

Mark Beech

A brilliant adventure story that'll make you laugh out loud

Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful

A world of complete and absorbing fantasy

Illustrated edition

An illustrated edition of Truckers by Terry Pratchett. 
 
Terry Pratchett's extraordinary, and extraordinarily funny, book, Truckers, available for the first time in an edition beautifully illustrated by Mark Beech. 
 
Imagine that all around you, hidden from sight, there are thousands of tiny people. 
They are four inches tall, brave, stubborn and resourceful. 
They are the nomes. 
 
The nomes in this story live under the floorboards of a large Department Store and have never been Outside. In fact, they don’t even believe in Outside. But new nomes arrive, from – where else? – and they bring with them terrifying news: the Store is closing down and Everything Must Go . . . 
 
The fantastically funny first book of the nomes, from the author of the bestselling Discworld series.

Mark Beech

Praise for Truckers

A brilliant adventure story that'll make you laugh out loud

Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful

A world of complete and absorbing fantasy

A brilliant adventure story that'll make you laugh out loud

Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful

A world of complete and absorbing fantasy

A brilliant adventure story that'll make you laugh out loud

Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful

A world of complete and absorbing fantasy

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