Whenever I need a good laugh, I can always count on Terry Pratchett's books to provide one. This book is no exception. It tells the tale of a wizard rushing to a remote location to pass his staff on to the eighth son of an eighth son just as the baby is born. Unfortunately, the baby turns out to be a girl; but the wizard is taken by Death just as the transfer is made. But girls can't be wizards. So a witch takes Esk under her wing to train her to use the magic within her. But the staff is always there in the background; and it become apparent that Esk should try to attend the Unseen University to become a full-fledged wizard. The whole book is highly entertaining. I'm not sure exactly what book follows this one in the recommended reading order because my chart is packed in some obscure box, but I'm hoping to read more about Esk, Granny the witch, and Simon. As always, Pratchett has created a bunch of great characters in a tale that pokes fun at everything.
Rating: 4.5
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