Books like Wings by Terry Pratchett
Wings follows Masklin, a dwarf tasked with an extraordinary mission: locate Grandson Richard Arnold, travel from England to Florida, uncover a launch site for a communications satellite, and finally launch the device so the ship can return the nomes to their realm. The tale mixes science‑fiction elements such as satellite launches and jet planes with the humor and charm characteristic of Terry Pratchett’s work, all set within a fantastical world populated by nomes and other imaginative creatures.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Terry Pratchett
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