Titles in This Set: Dragons at Crumbling Castle The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner Father Christmas's Fake Beard The Time-travelling Caveman Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781386452607 Publisher: Corgi Age Range: 7-9 Overview: Long before Discworld made him a household name, a teenage Terry Pratchett wrote short, funny, fantastical stories for a local newspaper. This four-book paperback set gathers those rediscovered tales into illustrated collections brimming with dragons, wizards, time travel and seasonal chaos. Perfect for confident young readers moving beyond picture books, the set offers short, self-contained stories ideal for bedtime, classroom sharing, or independent reading, all in Pratchett's playful, witty voice. About the Books: Dragons at Crumbling Castle follows young Ralph, who must defend his castle from a sudden dragon invasion while the knights are away. Alongside Fortnight the Friday Knight and the eccentric wizard Fossfiddle, he discovers that courage and quick thinking matter more than size or strength. The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner is a whirlwind of surreal, funny scenarios: a magical vacuum cleaner, bickering wizards, a curious ant known only as 4179003, and a television that can see through time, all colliding in an afternoon of chaos, cheese sandwiches and yellow elephants. Father Christmas's Fake Beard takes the traditions of the festive season and turns them delightfully upside down, with exploding mince pies, a pet abominable snowman, and a partridge with plans of its own, offering a warm, funny alternative to the usual Christmas story. The Time-travelling Caveman sends its inventive characters hurtling from the Ice Age to the ocean depths and beyond, following a woolly mammoth through history, building flying machines, and even squeezing in a dentist's appointment for a caveman out of time. Across all four books, short chapters and lively characters make these ideal stepping-stone reads for children moving into longer fiction. Key Benefits: Four separate story collections by a globally celebrated author, perfect for shared or independent reading. Short chapters and varied stories suit children building reading stamina and confidence. Playful humour and imaginative plots introduce young readers to fantasy and comic storytelling. A neat paperback set that's easy to gift, pack for holidays, or add to a bookshelf. Illustrated storytelling keeps pages lively and engaging for reluctant readers. About the Author: Terry Pratchett began writing as a teenager, selling his first story at just fifteen. He went on to become one of the world's most celebrated fantasy authors, best known for the phenomenally successful Discworld series, which began with The Colour of Magic in 1983. Renowned for blending sharp satire with warmth, humour and unforgettable characters, Pratchett wrote dozens of bestselling novels for both adults and children before his death in 2015. This collection revisits some of his earliest storytelling, written long before Discworld made him a household name. Why You'll Love This Set: Four funny, inventive stories in one paperback bundle, perfect for young readers ready for their first taste of Pratchett's trademark wit, imagination and heart. Please Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown. Cover artwork may vary slightly between print runs.