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Wings (Bromeliad Trilogy #3)
Somewhere in a place so far up there is no down, a ship is waiting to take the nomes home - back to wherever they came from. And one nome, Masklin, knows that they've got to try and contact this ship.
It means getting to Florida (wherever that is), then getting to the launch of a communications satellite (whatever that is). A ridiculous plan. Impossible. But Masklin doesn't...more
It means getting to Florida (wherever that is), then getting to the launch of a communications satellite (whatever that is). A ridiculous plan. Impossible. But Masklin doesn't...more
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
September 1st 1991
by Corgi Childrens
(first published 1989)
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Just as good as the first two books!
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Having read truckers and diggers I was expectant as I turned the first page of Wings. Actually, I was also a little hesitant, aware that it was the last in this mini-series, and therefore hoping it wouldn't spoil the wit and ingenuity of the bromelide trilogy. I needn't have worried. If anything, it picked back up and was better than the 2nd instalment.
Taking us upon the journey the small break away party took when they went to the airport, we get a real feel for the challenges of knome life. Y...more
Taking us upon the journey the small break away party took when they went to the airport, we get a real feel for the challenges of knome life. Y...more
Ultima carte trebuia să fie strălucită/oare.
În carte sunt povestite lucrurile pe care Masklin, Strajă și Titirez le-au făcut în timpul volumului II și anume s-au dus în Florida, urmându-l pe nepotul Frațiilor Anrold (fondat în 1905), pentru a ajunge la Nava care îi va duce acasă, oriunde ar fi asta.
Nava avea să decoleze în scurt timp, iar cei trei călători au găsit diferite căi de a ajunge acolo la timp. Au cunoscut alți nomi și l-au luat pe unul dintre ei în călătoria lor, zburând pe gâște și a...more
În carte sunt povestite lucrurile pe care Masklin, Strajă și Titirez le-au făcut în timpul volumului II și anume s-au dus în Florida, urmându-l pe nepotul Frațiilor Anrold (fondat în 1905), pentru a ajunge la Nava care îi va duce acasă, oriunde ar fi asta.
Nava avea să decoleze în scurt timp, iar cei trei călători au găsit diferite căi de a ajunge acolo la timp. Au cunoscut alți nomi și l-au luat pe unul dintre ei în călătoria lor, zburând pe gâște și a...more
The trilogy involves a lot of discussion about religion, and for the most part it's 'religious' nomes being ridiculous. That's fine. I don't even mind the parts when they realize their "gods" aren't real, or when zealots do a bunch of damage to the group. I just really disliked a couple of cretinous lines about pink wobbly airplane food which "in some strange way managed to look like something you wouldn't eat even if it were pushed onto your plate after a week's starvation diet.... [It turns] u...more
The story of Masklin, Angelo and Gurder as they go to find the ship the nomes came to earth on over 1000 years ago. They arrive in Florida and find new nomes and suddenly their world begins to expand exponentially and they begin to question everything they ever believed in.
This trilogy uses the clever metaphor of frogs who live in the bromeliad plant who suddenly realise their world is much bigger than they thought. This book also uses the idea of symbiotic relationships, starting with the nomes...more
This trilogy uses the clever metaphor of frogs who live in the bromeliad plant who suddenly realise their world is much bigger than they thought. This book also uses the idea of symbiotic relationships, starting with the nomes...more
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 Tiffany Ach...more
It's almost as if PTerry had decided that, having started to write Comic Novels for grown-ups, he'd have to carry on doing so*, but he could be a bit cleverer when writing for children. I think I've commented before on some of the Philosophical bits in The Wee Free Men, and they are out in force in this book, with the Science vs Religion debate in full flow, moral ambiguity and the rights to ownership, and the meaning of what Space is. All these explored in a slim volume, whilst telling a funny...more
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.
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.
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.
I really enjoyed this book. I'm sure it's not for everyone. I stumbled upon the Bromeliad trilogy by accident, and found myself immediately carried away with Maskalen and the other gnomes. I love how this circles 'round to the ending. I am so glad that I found these books while some of my children are still young enough to really appreciate them.
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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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone who loves fantasy
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!
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.
This was a wonderful trilogy, for adults and children alike. For kids, there's the lovely story and richly developed, very realistic characters. For adults, there is biting religious satire and a deep understanding of human nature.
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.
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!
Good childrens book. Had the MP3 version read by Stephen Briggs ISBN 9781445022062 4 hours long.
Helps to have read the previous books which, except for the last 30 minutes, I thought were better over all.
Helps to have read the previous books which, except for the last 30 minutes, I thought were better over all.
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.
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 :-)
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!
Última novela de esta excelente saga, aunque ya se nota un poco agotado el tema el tratamiento no deja de ser bastante bueno.
I don't think I have read anything by Pratchett that I didn't give 5 stars to but I really loved this little series!
Jan 21, 2013
Theia
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
english-american,
child-entertainment
Aș da cu încredere unui copil cărțile lui Prachett.
Deși naiv, umorul e de bun gust; scrierea lejeră, curgătoare și plină de imagini. Un fel de scriere foarte vizuală.
Ar ieși o animație bună din trilogia asta :)
Deși naiv, umorul e de bun gust; scrierea lejeră, curgătoare și plină de imagini. Un fel de scriere foarte vizuală.
Ar ieși o animație bună din trilogia asta :)
The last of the Bromilead series (ahh - now I get it! Frogs!)
Wonderful story - great writer as usual.
Wonderful story - great writer as usual.
Not as good as Truckers but more interesting than Diggers. Possibly cos the characters are more interesting.
Whimsical end to a fantastic tale, I could only wish it would carry on with more adventures from the 4 inch tall Nomes.
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 children from the...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 children from the...more
A great wrap-up for the series and one that will have you cheering for the nomes...
Jun 16, 2010
Yvensong
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Darlene
Shelves:
bookcrossing,
ya-and-children
A delightful ending for the trilogy. Like many of the others here, love the last line of the book.
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Sir Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled The Carpet People, appeared in 1971 from the publisher Colin Smythe. Terry worked for many years as a journalist and press officer, writing in his spare time and publishing a number of novels, including his first Discworld novel,...more
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