Hogfather

It's the most wonderful time of the year, Hogswatchnight, when the Hogfather himself dons his red suit and climbs in his sleigh pulled by--of course--eight hogs, to shower gifts across Discworld.

But when the fat man goes missing, someone has to sit in. It's up to Death to take up the reigns--otherwise, the sun won't shine tomorrow . . . or ever again.

Who would want to harm Discworld's most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless--and oddly familiar--universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and acquisitive of times, and the jolly, old, red-suited gift-giver has vanished without a trace.

And there's something shady going on involving an uncommonly psychotic member of the Assassins' Guild and certain representatives of Ankh-Morpork's rather extensive criminal element. Suddenly Discworld's entire myth system is unraveling at an alarming rate.

Drastic measures must be taken, which is why Death himself is taking up the reins of the fat man's vacated sleigh . . . which, in turn, has Death's level-headed granddaughter, Susan, racing to unravel the nasty, humbugging mess before the holiday season goes straight to hell and takes everyone along with it.

Author: Terry Pratchett
Publisher: Harper
Published: 01/28/2014
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.30h x 4.00w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780062276285

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 43807 / Hogfather

About the Author
SIR TERRY PRATCHETT is one of the most popular authors writing today. He lives behind a keyboard in Wiltshire and says he 'doesn't want to get a life, because it feels as though he's trying to lead three already'. He was appointed OBE in 1998. His first Discworld novel for children, "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, " was awarded the 2001 Carnegie Medal. "Hogfather "is the twentieth novel in his phenomenally successful Discworld series.