Somewhere out there, the ship is waiting to take them home . . .
Here's what Masklin has to do: Find Grandson Richard Arnold (a human ). Get fr... read full description
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Dec 15, 2007
Qt
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Just as good as the first two books! The ending was oddly touching, and the last line strangely beautiful. The three books in this trilogy together make up one longer story, like LOTR, not individual stories like Discworld or Redwall.
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Jan 12, 2012
Steve
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A fitting end to a fun trilogy. And it is what it is, it's a kid's trilogy (and I started it with my son, so I had to finish it). (To an adult reader, the trilogy compares to a single, lengthy book.) Both my boys liked the trilogy, so I'd recommend it for readers in the 10-15 range. And I'm a sucker for Pratchett generally - there are always gems sprinkled liberally throughout, although I much prefer the Discworld series. For slightly older kids, Maurice (one of my favorites) and the Tiffan
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Mar 15, 2011
Morag
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Most of the action in this story takes place alongside the action in "Diggers." It records the adventures of Masklin, Girder and Angalo as they seek Grandson 37, and ultimately a permanent home for the nomes. The results are surprising, leading to complete alterations of world views. Philosophical, theological and metaphysical questions are asked, spiced with Pratchett humour.
Stephen Briggs also voices the audio of thei book. It would be hard to better him.
Stephen Briggs also voices the audio of thei book. It would be hard to better him.
Jan 06, 2011
Travis
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While Grimma and the rest of the nomes are trying to make the best of it in the quarry, Masklin, Angalo, and Gruder head to Florida with the Thing to try and get their spaceship back.[return][return]This was definitely the best of the three. Diggers suffers from middle book syndrome for sure. It was kind of slow and laggy. This was much more exciting. None of these were anywhere near as good as the Discworld stuff, but I did enjoy them a lot.
Aug 18, 2010
Patrick
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Good conclusion to the story. Masklin and co's adventure to rescue themselves is funny and I love the way their preconceptions about themselves keep getting blown out of the water as they meet other Nomes. The Nomes with the stupid geese friends are great, the interaction with the Thing is great, and the extended Bromeliad metaphor is fabulous including the last line of the book. This was a fun, easy, satisfying series for me.
Feb 07, 2012
Delirium
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I enjoyed this installment in The Bromeliad Trilogy as much as I did the other two, though I have to say nothing beats the first book! Still, it was another fun and exciting ride with the fascinating Nomes. I was a bit sad to see the book end though; I crave to read about more Nomish adventures!
Jan 21, 2011
Leaf
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I loved the whole series and thought this was the perfect ending. Masklin is easily one of the likable characters I've read. The one thing I didn't really get was the introduction of Pion. He didn't seem important in any way, in my opinion. But nonetheless, a great book. And trilogy!
Aug 17, 2011
Sandra
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Typical Pratchett: funny, insightful, fun and wildly creative, this third book in his trilogy deals with the four inch high nomes and their struggle to make their way to Florida and the space shuttle, guided by the mysterious, all knowing Thing.
Dec 05, 2010
Hitbybus
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I seem to have read the second and third books from this series. I'd give them both about a 3.5 but I feel like rounding up. Both books have a wonder sense of irony and show the world from a different point of view.
Jan 31, 2010
Sally
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What a great, sweet, funny book, and perfect ending to the trilogy. I love Terry Pratchett's sense of humour. The image in my head from the last line has stuck with me- but I don't want to give the ending away! Read it!
Mar 25, 2009
Hilary
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I am in the minority when I say, "I didn't like this as much as the first two." -- To make sense of this novel, you must read the first two books in the series, too. Provides closure for the series.
Mar 03, 2009
Ketutar
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This book gave me and my husband a "call" - when we are at the food store and "loose" each other, we'll just call "mip mip!" until one finds the other one :-)
I love it :-)
I love it :-)
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Mar 18, 2009
Carol
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I picked these up in a three in one volume. I have yet to read a Terry Pratchett book that I didn't like. These were fun!
Sep 17, 2011
Kate
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The last of the Bromilead series (ahh - now I get it! Frogs!)
Wonderful story - great writer as usual.
Wonderful story - great writer as usual.
Feb 06, 2011
Dom
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Not as good as Truckers but more interesting than Diggers. Possibly cos the characters are more interesting.
Jan 28, 2010
Jessica
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Whimsical end to a fantastic tale, I could only wish it would carry on with more adventures from the 4 inch tall Nomes.
Dec 10, 2008
Sue
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This is the last book of the Bromeliad trilogy, written for children. In this book, Masklin and two other nomes make their way to Florida so that their computer can communicate with a space shuttle...
Very well written, with some humour and lots of wry observations of life, typical of Pratchett. Most enjoyable, and a great end to the trilogy. Much best to have read the other two books (Truckers and Diggers) first as it would not make much sense without them. suitable to read to ch More...
Very well written, with some humour and lots of wry observations of life, typical of Pratchett. Most enjoyable, and a great end to the trilogy. Much best to have read the other two books (Truckers and Diggers) first as it would not make much sense without them. suitable to read to ch More...
Jun 16, 2010
Yvensong
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A delightful ending for the trilogy. Like many of the others here, love the last line of the book.
Jul 31, 2008
Anastasia
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I love the science fiction conclusion to a great trilogy--everything is fulfilled here as the four inch high stars find the hope of home. The interspersed scenes about the rainforest frogs who live out their lives in a single flower coming to terms with the existence of another flower offer a perfect metaphor. Pratchett mocks our own perspective and self-centeredness in a gentle enough reminder to look outside our own little box.
Jan 02, 2010
Eve
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All the Bromeliad books are so cute :) Just a nice fantacy story :)
I really like fantacy books where all other world is created. In this case there isn't a all new world but still - the nomes see people's world differently and try to survive it with all their adventures :)
I really like fantacy books where all other world is created. In this case there isn't a all new world but still - the nomes see people's world differently and try to survive it with all their adventures :)
Apr 13, 2008
Chrystal
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My husband is a Terry Pratchett fan and I've read many of his books to help us relate to each other. It is fun to see the different style and personality of science fiction. It took me a while to catch on to his sense of humor, but now I laugh out loud while I read.
