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A Hat Full of Sky

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
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Why we think it's Essential: Interpreting an imagination as outrageous (and beloved) as Terry Pratchett's poses interesting challenges: What exactly does a Feegle sound like? Luckily, narrator Stephen Briggs is up to the task, and gives voice to witch-in-training Tiffany Aching and the wildly magical characters of Pratchett's third young adult novel with delight, panache, and a bit of playful abandon. Listeners have called Brigg's rendition of Rob Anybody his "crowning achievement". — Ed Walloga

Publisher's summary

Tiffany Aching, the boldest heroine ever to swing a frying pan against the forces of evil, is beginning her apprenticeship in magic. She expects to work hard, learn spells, and become a witch. She doesn't expect to find herself doing chores, caring for the careless, and trying to outthink an ill-tempered nanny goat. There must be more to witchcraft than this!

But as Tiffany pursues her calling, an insidious, disembodied creature pursues Tiffany. When it strikes, neither Mistress Weatherwax (the greatest witch in the world) nor the six-inch-high Wee Free Men (the greatest thieves in the world) can save her.

Outrageous comedy blends with pulse-racing suspense in this compelling sequel to The Wee Free Men.

©2004 Terry Pratchett (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

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"Compelling and hilarious. Stephen Briggs's superb narration brings to life the trials, setbacks, and triumphs of Tiffany, as well as Pratchett's trademark humor. Briggs's performance is finely tuned and gives clear nuance to the characters." (AudioFile)

Featured Article: 20+ Whimsical Terry Pratchett Quotes


As the author of more than 50 best-selling titles, Sir Terry Pratchett is still influencing the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, even after his passing in 2015. Marked by his ability to make the mundane extraordinary and build continually unfolding fantasy worlds, Pratchett’s hilarious novels are deservedly beloved. Dive into the quotes below to experience Pratchett’s singularly affecting blend of humor, magic, and heart.

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Crivens!

Dont know What to say. Its a good book :) and i have been very interested!

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Excellently performed

Stephen Briggs is one of the best reader/performers in this business. His different voices for the characters often leaves me amazed at his talent, and also often cracks me up. Any book narrated by him is worth several times the cost of the book. When he’s teamed up with Terry Pratchett’s works it is truly magic.

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growing up

this is another great growing up story from our favorite author. I read it to my daughter, thoigh ahe she is only one.

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I love this

There is something about Terry Pratchett’s Discworld I just can’t get enough of. Its cynical and funny and has a social commentary woven into it in the midst of an engaging fantasy. Stephen Briggs is a wonderful narrator. I usually read horror and this is a fun lighthearted departure for me.

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Great Wordplay & topical references

Stephen Briggs does a marvelous job of reading, and Terry Pratchett, as usual, manages to create a detailed world and weave topical remarks still relevant today with amusing wordplay, vivid character development, and slyly inspiring messages. His works are pretty much the only fiction I listen to nowadays. (2021) as they are guaranteed to cheer me up. By the way the giant horse carved into the chalk hillside is a real thing. I've seen it.

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FANTASTIC!!!!

one of the bestest books ive ever read!! cant wait for the next one!!!

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Brilliant

Loved it. Great story, the narrator brought to life the individual characters. The voices and accents were brilliant.

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Wonderful

I loved this book just as much as I loved the wee free men, and as someone who laughed and cried out loud, even in public, with the Wee Free Men, that’s saying a lot. These books have such a special place in my heart and no one could tell it like Stephen Briggs does. Can’t recommend enough.

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Fabulous and a lot more fun than I thought it would be great for me

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A lot of fun!

This is a fun read for all ages. Terry Pratchett's 'Children's Books' are every bit as fun for grownups as the 'Adult' Disc World series. Really don't know why he differentiated to begin with...
Tiffany Aching is a "plucky" & practical young person starting out on in her journey to become a witch. The Wee Free Men helping her to achieve her goal add some wonderful twists to the story. Enjoyed so much I ended up buying the hardcover book, too!

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