Pyramids: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett (English) Paperback Book

Description: Pyramids by Terry Pratchett The seventh book in the award-winning comic fantasy Discworld series by Terry Pratchett.Unlike most teenaged boys, Teppic isnt chasing girls and working at the mall. Instead hes just inherited the throne of the desert kingdom Djelibeybi--a job thats come a bit earlier than he expected (a turn of fate his recently departed father wasnt too happy about either).Its bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasnt a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, hes been trained at Ankh-Morporks famed assassins school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun. First, theres the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad--a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative duties, such as dealing with mad priests, sacred crocodiles, and marching mummies. And to top it all off, the adolescent pharaoh discovers deceit and betrayal--not to mention a headstrong handmaiden--at the heart of his realm.Sometimes being a god is no fun at all. . . . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover Unlike most teenaged boys, Teppic isnt chasing girls and working at the mall. Instead hes just inherited the throne of the desert kingdom Djelibeybi--a job thats come a bit earlier than he expected (a turn of fate his recently departed father wasnt too happy about either). Its bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasnt a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, hes been trained at Ankh-Morporks famed assassins school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun. First, theres the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad--a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative duties, such as dealing with mad priests, sacred crocodiles, and marching mummies. And to top it all off, the adolescent pharaoh discovers deceit and betrayal--not to mention a headstrong handmaiden--at the heart of his realm. Author Biography TERRY PRATCHETT is one of the most popular authors writing today. He lives behind a keyboard in Wiltshire and says he doesnt want to get a life, because it feels as though hes trying to lead three already. He was appointed OBE in 1998. He is the author of the phenomenally successful Discworld series and his trilogy for young readers, The Bromeliad, is scheduled to be adapted into a spectacular animated movie. His first Discworld novel for children, "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents," was awarded the 2001 Carnegie Medal. Long Description Pyramids is the seventh book in the award-winning comic fantasy Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. In Pyramids, youll discover the tale of Teppic, a student at the Assassins Guild of Ankh-Morpok and prince of the tiny kingdom of Djelibeybi, thrust into the role of pharaoh after his fathers sudden death. Its bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasnt a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. First, theres the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad -- a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative duties, such as dealing with mad priests, sacred crocodiles, and marching mummies. And to top it all off, the adolescent pharaoh discovers deceit, betrayal-not to mention a headstrong handmaiden-at the heart of his realm. Sometimes being a god is no fun at all... Details ISBN006222574X Short Title PYRAMIDS Language English ISBN-10 006222574X ISBN-13 9780062225740 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-04-30 Series Number 7 Subtitle A Novel of Discworld Author Terry Pratchett Pages 368 Series Discworld Format Paperback Audience General UK Release Date 2013-04-30 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2013-04-30 Imprint US Harper Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51718001;

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