{"product_id":"johnny-maxwell-trilogy-terry-pratchett-3-books-collection-set-paperback","title":"Johnny Maxwell Trilogy 3 Books Collection Set by Terry Pratchett - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly You Can Save Mankind\u003cbr\u003e\nJohnny and the Dead\u003cbr\u003e\nJohnny and the Bomb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789124315443\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi Children's\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover the Johnny Maxwell Trilogy, three stand-alone adventures by the much-loved Terry Pratchett, gathered in one paperback collection. Ordinary schoolboy Johnny Maxwell finds himself at the centre of extraordinary events, from rescuing an alien fleet inside a video game to chatting with ghosts in a threatened cemetery and travelling back to the Blitz in a shopping trolley. Sharp and funny, these books are a brilliant introduction to Pratchett for readers aged 9 to 12, and a treat for existing Discworld fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn \u003cem\u003eOnly You Can Save Mankind\u003c\/em\u003e, Johnny is deep into a computer game when the alien fleet he's supposed to be blasting asks for a truce, dragging him into a conflict between the real world and the virtual one, while his own family quietly falls apart. In \u003cem\u003eJohnny and the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e, Johnny discovers he can see and talk to the residents of the local cemetery, horrified that a council deal is about to sell their resting place to developers, and it falls to Johnny to save it. In \u003cem\u003eJohnny and the Bomb\u003c\/em\u003e, an argument over a shopping trolley sends Johnny and his mates hurtling back to 1941 and the middle of the Blitz, where the smallest decision could unravel the future. Pratchett balances laugh-out-loud humour with real emotional weight, tackling loneliness, grief and history without losing his lightness of touch. Johnny is refreshingly unheroic, just a normal boy who keeps ending up in impossible situations and does the right thing anyway. The books can be read in any order, though many enjoy following Johnny's growth from first title to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree complete, stand-alone Terry Pratchett novels in one great-value paperback set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA witty, accessible entry point into Pratchett's work for readers aged 9-12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends comedy with real themes: family, loss, history and friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for reluctant readers who enjoy fast-paced, funny storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for young Pratchett or Discworld fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSir Terry Pratchett was one of Britain's best-loved authors, famous for his phenomenally popular Discworld series. He sold his first story at thirteen and went on to write dozens of novels for children and adults, blending sharp satire with warmth and imagination. Beyond Johnny Maxwell and Discworld, his book The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents won the Carnegie Medal, and Good Omens, written with Neil Gaiman, became a beloved modern classic. Pratchett passed away in 2015, leaving a body of work adored by readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Trilogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFunny, clever and surprisingly moving, the Johnny Maxwell books prove ordinary boys can end up in extraordinary trouble. A brilliant set for young readers ready to move beyond picture books into witty, satisfying fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terry Pratchett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57410738159998,"sku":"PLD9064","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/johnny-maxwell-trilogy-terry-pratchett-paperback-set-cover.jpg?v=1784445622","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/johnny-maxwell-trilogy-terry-pratchett-3-books-collection-set-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}