While the Watch series is my favourite subgroup of Discworld books, the Tiffany Aching series is almost as good--which still puts it far above most other fantasy series I've read. This one in particular is an awesome blend of ancient-seeming myth and Pratchett's normal storytelling, and the character of the Wintersmith himself is fantastic. Bonus points for being one of the only two books I know to have a music album made about it.

I love this book! It's both funny and wise, and rewards re-reading.

Tiffany carelessly jumps into the Dance of the Seasons, and attracts the attention of the Wintersmith - the elemental personification of winter himself. Can she put things right before he creates winter without end? I love the Tiffany Aching books. They're a bit more...grounded...than Pratchett's other works, if that's the right word. The heart of the story is Tiffany finding out more about herself, becoming more confident as a witch and as a young woman. There's also an element of darkness to all the Tiffany Aching books. Some frightening and sad things happen - I like that Pratchett isn't afraid to introduce those things to a "children's" book. Great series!

Thirteen year old witch-in-training, Tiffany Aching is invited to a local Morris dance by her teacher, a one hundred thirteen year old justice witch, Miss Treason. She terrifies the townspeople, even though she is blind, and deaf using her two skulls, and the many mysterious stories surrounding her. Nobody else will stay with her, but Tiffany doesn't mind. At the traditional dance that welcomes winter into the land, she has the urge to join the dancers, even though instructed not to. When she gives in, she is noticed by the Wintersmith, who is the cold, the ice, and the spirit who designs snowflakes. He is simple, powerful, and infatuated with her. As he puts on extravagant displays to impress her, such as snowflakes resembling her and icy roses she must chase him away, or the world will face an eternal blizzard.

This book is part of the Discworld series, and I highly recommend reading the others about her first, if you haven't already. They are "The Wee Free Men", and "A Hat Full Of Sky". This book won't make as much sense without them, and it is nice to see Tiffany grow up over the years. Next in the series is "I Shall Wear Midnight", and coming soon, "The Shepherd's Crown".

Terry Pratchett's books have a very enjoyable writing style, with many creative metaphors, wild footnotes, and new takes on old ideas. It is refreshing to read about witches that are more like veterinarians, or herbalists than old hags, or female wizards. Tiffany is a great character, with her grounded, logical personality, and power. The Nac Mac Feegles, like a drunk, rowdy, version of the smurfs, are hilarious, loyal, and helpful.

Overall, I thought this was a very good book. I would definitely recommend it, and the rest of the Discworld series.

Really good book!! I loved Horace the Cheese!!!
(These books have me falling out of chairs laughing!)

A fantastic book, but read 'the wee free men' and 'a hat full of sky' first.

This book was not that great. I really thought that the writing was ruff, and I did not know that it was part of a series,(I guess). If I knew that I would have read the one before this first. I was lost throughout the book, and the ending was kinda lame.