A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories (Hardback)
  • A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories (Hardback)
  • A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories (Hardback)
  • A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories (Hardback)
  • A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories (Hardback)
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A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories (Hardback)

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Hardback 240 Pages
Published: 10/10/2023
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A final collection of mesmeric short stories from the much-missed author of the award-winning Discworld series, A Stroke of the Pen is filled with Pratchett's trademark invention, fantastical goings-on and irresistible humour.

A truly unmissable set of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett: award-winning and bestselling author, and creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld series.

An exclusive collection of twenty early short stories by one of the world's best loved authors, these are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s.

Whilst none of the stories are set in the Discworld, they hint towards the world he would go on to create in his award-winning and globally bestselling series, containing all of his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination. These are tales which entertain, enlighten and, most importantly, make you laugh.

Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Council with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and travel millions of years back in time to The Old Red Sandstone Lion pub.

The final ever 'new' writing to be published from the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett, A Stroke of the Pen is a must-have collection of fantastic short stories for fans, old and new.

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9780857529633
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 442 g
Dimensions: 240 x 162 x 25 mm


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You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them — funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable Terry Pratchett’s short tales from the 70s and 80s reveal a young talent bursting with invention and wit… there’s much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist Funny, fantastical and slyly smart A new Pratchett! Clear the bestseller decks: this book is heading for the top. Shows the beginnings of one of the UK’s best fantasy writers… A treat for seasoned fans and newcomers A Stroke of the Pen shows [Pratchett] at a stage when he was stopping at the first or second tree. Soon he would plunge into the forest The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivety, with entertaining results This delightful collection is inventive, entertaining and a little quirky, often with a twisty end… a fun read… The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results. A treasure trove glittering with lost gems Expect comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas. Biggest books for autumn One for the completists This delightful collection is inventive, entertaining and a little quirky, often with a twisty end Enjoyable literary bonbons Delicious, bite-sized stories

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“Fabulous Read”

Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy, this was such a treat to receive on Saturday that it just demanded to be read straight away!
I started this book at 10pm last night - just one short story I told... More

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“Such a special book”

Thank you so much to the publisher for sending me an advanced copy of this book.

I absolutely devoured this collection of short stories in one sitting. Every story has some of what makes Terry Pratchett’s books so... More

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“A glimpse into what happened next...”

I have devoured my advanced copy of this collection of newly discovered short stories, previously published under a pseudonym. It's full of Sir Terry's unique satirical way of looking at the world, and has... More

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