Tiffany Aching, a 13 year old apprentice witch, gets a little excited at the season changing ceremonies and dances with the Wintersmith, the god of winter. For shame! The Wintersmith falls immediatly in love with her which causes much seasonal confusion for Tiffany's beloved homeland. This fantasy/fairy tale/comedy weaves together all these elements with style and hilarity. Characters span generations (one is even 113 years old) and sizes as Tiffany gets assistance from her pals, the wee-free-men, tiny blue Scotish warriors that keep her under careful watch.
There are elements of the story that will appeal to both boys and girls. Tiffany handles multiple crises with grace and thoughfulness. She's a good role model for adolescent girls, aside from the fact that she is, well, a witch in training.
This is part of a series but stands alone just fine. I have not read any of the previous stories and I had ball with this one.
Friday, May 11, 2007
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I, on the other hand have read ALL of the other titles , having gotten hooked on Pratchett's Disc World books marketed in this country for adults. Wintersmith would be a fine addition to the list for middle-schoolers who like eccentric characters, word-play and humor with their fantasy.
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