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Truckers

by Terry Pratchett

Humorous Fantasy
Published 1990 Pages 262 ~4h Audience Children's Pacing Mixed Magic No
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Darkness Level 2 — Mild
Some danger and tension, but generally safe in tone

Synopsis

Reluctant to believe that there's a world outside the department store in which they live, Torrit, Dorcas, and the other nomes look to Masklin, a newly arrived "outsider," to lead them to a safe haven when the store goes out of business.

Tropes

Outcast HeroReluctant HeroQuestFound FamilySurvival Journey

Awards

🏆 British Fantasy Winner

Tone

HumorousWhimsicalAdventurous

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