Dragons at Crumbling Castle

Author Terry Pratchett
Narrator Julian Rhind-Tutt
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publish Date 11 September 2014
Run Time 4 hours and 9 minutes
Format Audio
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories, Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies.

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What to expect

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

But there's a teeny weeny surprise in store . . .

Fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem!

‘So funny I dropped my spoon laughing!’ – King Arthur

Critics Review

Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read.

The Sun

Full of [Pratchett's] burgeoning wit and wordplay . . . A delightful romp.

Sunday Times

A splendid collection . . . rumbustious, irreverent and hilarious.

Booktrust

A good choice for the chapter-book set, this is highly recommended for reading aloud to younger children as well . . . Pratchettu2019s vast, all-ages fan base will be intrigued by these early offerings, while their accessibility and skillful storytelling will pull in young newcomers to the masterful author's work.

Booklist

Charming and funny . . . Accompanied by Beechu2019s wiry Quentin Blakeu2013like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists.

Publishers Weekly

Terry Pratchettu2019s youthful short stories, as collected in Dragons at Crumbling Castle, just prove that he has always been what he is . . . These stories are far too good for children. Oops, I mean for children not to share with older people. But you knew that.

The Bookwitch

A joy to read . . . from dragons and wizards to monsters and talking animals, there really is something in each story to appeal to everyone.

whatsgoodtogo.co.uk

Fourteen rollicking tales . . . all feature characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on familiar tropes and [Pratchett's] trademark mix of silly humour and acute moral commentary. Juvenilia from a genius, showing bright signs of future masterworks.

Kirkus

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