The first title in the hilarious fantasy trilogy about the nomes.
From Publishers Weekly
British author Pratchett's first YA novel is a rollicking tale about a race of "nomes"--little people who came from outer space and now live under the floorboards of a department store. Since the store is about to be demolished, the nomes must be convinced to move out, even though most of them don't believe in such a thing as Outside. After all, the store has "Everything Under One Roof!" In a story reminiscent of Mary Norton's The Borrowers , Pratchett has added distinctive touches of his own to the hilarious complications that ensue. One of the novel's greatest strengths is the depiction of the civilization the nomes have built for themselves, including an intricate religion based on advertising signs. hung in the store. Truckers is funny enough to warrant sequels (at least one more tale is promised), but a clearer resolution would have made this a more satisfying read. Ages 10-up.
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Review
"Certifiably funny ... Truckers is a gem" -- Lloyd Alexander, Author Of "The Black Cauldron" "Terry Pratchett treats absurd subjects with meticulous care, cutting no corners on plot or character, respecting his readers' intelligence while he tickles them into fits of laughter ... Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful" Locus "The Bromeliad is both funny and exciting and definitely suitable for kids aged from nine to ninety" RTE Guide 20070602
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