Titles in This Set:
Dragons at Crumbling Castle
The Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner
Father Christmas’s Fake Beard
The Time-travelling Caveman
Truckers
Diggers
Wings
johnny and the bomb
johnny and the dead
only you can save mankind
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124149857
Overview:
Ten-title treasure trove of Terry Pratchetts cherished childrens fiction, now gathered in a single, beautifully produced paperback collection. This set glides from whimsical castle escapades to liliputian adventures beneath a department store, weaving humour, warmth, and courage into every page. It spans Dragons at Crumbling Castle, The Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner, Father Christmas’s Fake Beard, and The Time-travelling Caveman, then moves into the Nome trilogy with Truckers, Diggers, Wings, before closing with the Johnny Maxwell pairOnly You Can Save Mankind, Johnny and the Dead, and Johnny and the Bomb. Perfect for curious readers around 812, the stories stand alone yet form a cohesive reading journey and a treasure-trove of unforgettable characters. This complete set makes a thoughtful gift for families, classrooms, and collectors who relish imaginative, character-driven adventures that spark conversation and joy. The durable paperback format is welcoming for young hands and shared reading moments.
What Makes This Collection Special:
What elevates this collection is the seamless pairing of two beloved Pratchett worlds: the intimate, schoolyard-tinged Johnny Maxwell tales and the inventive, small-people perspective of the Nome trilogy. Each story champions curiosity, empathy, and teamwork, delivering gentle moral questions with wit and warmth. Readers grow with the characters: from dragon-hunting imps in a crumbling castle to the brave, tiny citizens planning a journey to The Outside. The sets design encourages binge-reading without fatigue, while its mix of standalone adventures and interconnected themes makes it ideal for family read-alouds, classroom discussions, and a growing personal library. Owning the full set offers continuity, collectability, and a shared reading legacy thats hard to beat.
Books Included in This Collection:
Dragons at Crumbling Castle
Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and most knights are elsewhere. A spare suit of armour and a fearless boy named Ralph step up, aided by Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, to restore order and imagination to the realm. A brisk, heartwarming tale of courage, cleverness, and child-led heroism that invites young readers to believe in their own power to make a difference.
The Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner
What if magic happens on a daily basis? A mysterious vacuum cleaner unlocks fantastic adventures: cheese sandwiches materialize, yellow elephants appear, and a quirky war of wizards unfolds. A playful romp about belief, possibility, and looking at the world with fresh eyes.
Father Christmas’s Fake Beard
Christmas gets brilliantly bonkers as Father Christmas swaps sleigh bells for zoo visits, explosive mince pies, and a mischievous snowman. Its a sparkling reminder that festive magic often hides in the most unexpected places.
The Time-travelling Caveman
A blend of Ice Age wonder and moon-shot invention drives a tale where three young inventors seek the moon, a caveman needs a dentist, and time itself becomes a playground for imagination. A wonderfully zany journey through invention and friendship.
Truckers
Beneath a grand department store, tiny nomes carve out a life of community and courage. When the Outside seems distant, they discover it through action, cooperation, and the stubborn belief that no challenge is too big to tackle together.
Diggers: The Second Book Of The Nomes
The nomes confront human encroachment as a quarry reopens, forcing them to defend their home. Its a story of wit against overwhelming odds, where small voices become loud and powerful when united.
Wings
A bright, buoyant expansion of the nomes worldflight, friendship, and fearless hearts rise above the ground. This instalment blends warmth with adventure, inviting readers to dream of the impossible and then make it real.
johnny and the bomb
Johnny Maxwell navigates the murky line between play and reality when a sci-fi game threatens to spill into real consequences. A witty, thoughtful exploration of responsibility, trust, and growing up in a digital age.
johnny and the dead
Johnnys encounter with a ghostly classmate opens a doorway to questions about life, memory, and community. Its tender, funny, and quietly profound, with characters that linger long after the last page.
only you can save mankind
Johnny Maxwell faces a future where a video game world and the real one collide. With razor-shilled humour and real heart, its a clever, humane meditation on courage, friendship, and responsibility in a connected era.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for children aged 812 who crave quirky fantasy, gentle mischief, and stories that spark imagination without shouting. Perfect for family reading time, classroom libraries, and gift buyers seeking a complete, cohesive collection. Also superb for BookTok enthusiasts who love a warm, witty author with a proven track record of engaging younger readers and sparking conversations about friendship, ethics, and teamwork.
Key Benefits:
- Complete 10-book collection of Terry Pratchett’s beloved children’s fiction in one affordable set.
- Whimsical adventures balanced with warmth, humour, and thoughtful messages.
- Durable paperback format designed for little hands and shared reading.
- Ideal gift for families, teachers, librarians, and collectors.
- Supports reading confidence with accessible plots and memorable characters.
- Great for establishing a cohesive reading journey across multiple titles.
About the Author:
Terry Pratchett (19482015) was a British author renowned for his inventive fantasy worlds and sharp wit. While best known for the Discworld series, Pratchett also wrote a cherished line of childrens books, including Dragons at Crumbling Castle and The Nome Trilogy, and created the Johnny Maxwell series. Knighted in 2009 for services to literature, his work blends mischievous humour with humane insights, inviting readers of all ages to think, dream, and laugh. His distinctive voicebright, warm, and quietly subversivecontinues to inspire young readers to pick up a book and dive into worlds where imagination leads the way.
Why Youll Love This Set:
Owning the full collection means having the complete itinerary of Pratchetts early childrens adventures in one tactile, shareable package. Readers will revisit familiar characters while meeting new friends across different fantastical landscapes. The set is perfect for gifting to growing readers, building a school or home library, and creating a family tradition of reading together. It offers a reliable, immersive reading experience with consistent design and a cohesive tone, making it an enduring addition to any book-loving household.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
