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| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
1 November 2001 | Publication | Won the Carnegie Medal in 2001, the first Discworld novel to win a major children's literary award and a significant recognition of the series' range. Critics from the children's literature community praised the novel's engagement with storytelling and consciousness alongside its comic invention. The Carnegie win brought the Discworld to the attention of a new generation of younger readers and confirmed Pratchett's ability to work across age categories. |
2014 | Award Won | Geffen Award YA book category |
Won the Carnegie Medal in 2001, the first Discworld novel to win a major children's literary award and a significant recognition of the series' range. Critics from the children's literature community praised the novel's engagement with storytelling and consciousness alongside its comic invention. The Carnegie win brought the Discworld to the attention of a new generation of younger readers and confirmed Pratchett's ability to work across age categories.
Geffen Award
YA book category