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Posted: Sept 30 2008 at 5:38pm | IP Logged Quote doris
DD (who is 8) was given a book by him for her birthday. I said I had to check it out before she could read it. Trouble is, she's agitating to read it and I haven't got time -- anyone know anything about him and his suitability? The specific title is 'The Wee Free Men'.

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I love Terry Pratchett, but he's very cynical (very much like Douglas Adams). I wouldn't think he's particularly suited for an 8 yo girl (she probably wouldn't find him as hysterically funny as a jaded older person, LOL) His books often have "gods" and mythological characters such as werewolves, dwarves, etc. I haven't read that particular book - you should DEFINITELY preview it. The books I've read aren't overtly graphic, but they are very much written for adults.

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Posted: Oct 09 2008 at 3:14pm | IP Logged Quote doris
Thanks for this. I also had a response from the UK list where someone was very enthusiastic but it emerged that the book contained 'good witches' -- that's a no-no for us. I think I need to lose the book...

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