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Equal Rites

Welcome to Discworld, a magical, hilarious, and often unpredictable place where even the most basic rules of reality are turned upside down. In Equal Rites, the third book in Terry Pratchett’s beloved Discworld series, tradition is about to be challenged in the most unusual way — with magic, mayhem, and a very determined young girl.

When a wizard on his deathbed attempts to pass his magical staff to the eighth son of an eighth son — a fateful event in Discworld — something unexpected happens. The newborn child is actually a girl, Eskarina Smith. In a world where only men can become wizards, Esk’s birth presents a conundrum that no one, especially the stuffy old wizards at the Unseen University, knows how to handle.

But Esk isn’t about to let a little thing like tradition stand in her way. With the help of Granny Weatherwax, a no-nonsense witch who knows a thing or two about magic, Esk embarks on a journey to claim her rightful place at the University. Along the way, she’ll need all her wits, courage, and a bit of Granny’s tough love to prove that girls can be wizards too.

In this hilarious and thought-provoking audiobook, Terry Pratchett delivers his trademark wit and satire, bringing to life a world full of colorful characters, absurd situations, and sly commentary on gender roles and equality. The stellar performances of Indira Varma, Peter Serafinowicz, and Bill Nighy breathe even more life into this enchanting tale, making it a must-listen for Discworld fans and newcomers alike.

Equal Rites is a magical adventure that will leave you laughing, thinking, and rooting for the underdog — or in this case, the under-witch!

Equal Rites

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After Wizard Drum Billet accidentally passes on his staff of power to a baby girl called Eskarina, the misogynistic world of wizardry wants nothing to do with her! But with the help of Granny Weatherwax, Eskarina sneaks her way into the magical Unseen University to prove herself worthy of her inherited power.

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7hr 27min

Duration

12+ Years

Age

en English

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Narrator
Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy, Indira Varma
Author
Terry Pratchett
Publisher
Penguin
Duration
7 hours 27 minutes
Language
English
Word Count
65447 words (146 words/minute )
Genres
Fantasy and Magic, Action and Adventure
Content Themes
Adventure-Trials/Tribulations
Fantasy/Imagination-Misc./Other
Humour/Funny-Funny
Categories
Fantasy & Magic | Action & Adventure | Giggles & Belly Laughs | Adult Titles
Voxblock ISBN
9781917174091
Print ISBN
978-1-4070-3447-8
BISAC Codes
JUV001000 Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General,
JUV037000 Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
Thema Codes
YFC Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories,
YFH Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Reading Level
12+ Years
Interest Level
Upper Years - (14+)
Key Stage
"Key Stage 2/Early Key Stage 3"
ELT
C2
AR Points
11.0.
ATOS Book Level
6.1
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction

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