The Carpet People

Only a writer with a masterstroke of imagination could place an entire empire of goodies and baddies within the fronds of a carpet * Daily Mail *
Carpets are never the same once you’ve read this … Terry Pratchett’s carpet empire is an enchanting and insightful commentary on how different people in any worlds interact. * The Observer *
For readers who are attracted to epic but not quite ready for the weightiness of Tolkien, this is a perfect entrée; for those who have loved or will love Pratchett, it’s simply a must read. * Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
The perfect starting place for young readers … seasoned Pratchett fans will just revel in his wit, his subversion of tropes and his sense of humanity. * Kirkus *
A unique piece of high fantasy … Now very witty and politically aware in its revised version with the new ending * Vector *
The story is inventive in its carefully worked-out central conceit, often very funny, and dotted with some genuinely scary bits. * Publishers Weekly *
Mouth-watering attention to names and place names add greatly to the story’s enjoyment factor.The story itself - part saga, legend and adventure - swings along at a fair old clatter. Terry Pratchett’s writing is vivid and immediate … For young readers unaware of Pratchett’s oeuvre, The Carpet People is a fine introduction * Junior Bookshelf *
The concept is fascinating and is told with Pratchett’s customary wit plus touches of cynicism. It’s a winner * The School Librarian *

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. He died in March 2015.

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