by Terry Pratchett Published by Corgi Books (ISBN 978-0-552-15702-5)

Tiffany Aching and the Nac Mac Feegles return in this chillingly elemental tale of the dance between Winter and Summer

Tiffany is an excellent Witch and a very sensible young lady. She may even surpass Granny Weatherwax one day but don't tell Granny I said so, I like myself just the way I am. One Autumn night Tiffany's current mentor, Miss Treason, takes her into the woods to watch the dance of the Dark Morris as the Wintersmith takes control of the seasons from the Summer Lady. Tiffany is sternly instructed not to speak or move, just to watch but, as sensible as she is, she's still only thirteen

As they watch the dance the beat gets into Tiffany's head, heart and feet. She thinks she sees a space in the dance, her good sense deserts her and she joins in. Tiffany dances with the Wintersmith and he falls in love with her

If Tiffany can't persuade the Wintersmith that she is not the Summer Lady and that his love will result in the destruction of her World, then all that she loves will die. Of course, this is easier said than done because being loved by an elemental is very flattering and we're none of us immune to the attentions of a powerful and handsome being who will, literally, change the World for us. However, with the help of Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, her young witch friends and, of course, the Nac Mac Feegles Tiffany strives to do the right thing - save the World from permanent winter.

Julia Oakmoon

Note: Wintersmith is the third Discworld book featuring the young witch Tiffany Aching. The first two, 'Wee Free Men' and 'A Hatful of Sky' are both well worth a read, too. Don't be put off if you find them in the children's section, they are great for older children (about 8+), but there's plenty for adults to enjoy too. -Ed.