The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld
by Terry Pratchett
The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett holds a exceptional rating of 4.80 out of 5, based on 7.4K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 415 pages.
About The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld
Everyone knows that the world is flat, and supported on the backs of four elephants. But weren't there supposed to be five? Indeed there were. So where is it?...When duty calls. Commander Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork constabulary answers. Even when he doesn't want to. He's been "invited" to attend a royal function as both detective and diplomat. The one role he relishes; the other requires, well, ruby tights. Of course where cops (even those clad in tights) go, alas, crime follows. An attempted assassination and a theft soon lead to a desperate chase from the low halls of Discworld royalty to the legendary fat mines of Uberwald, where lard is found in underground seams along with tusks and teeth and other precious ivory artifacts. It's up to the dauntless Vimes -- bothered as usual by a familiar cast of Discworld inhabitants (you know, trolls, dwarfs, werewolves, vampires and such) -- to solve the puzzle of the missing pachyderm. Which of course he does. After all, solving mysteries is his job.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Terry Pratchett |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 415 |
| Kindle Price | $9.49 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 7,360 |
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The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
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Based on 7.4K reader ratings, The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld has an average score of 4.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
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The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld has 415 pages.
Who wrote The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld?
The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld was written by Terry Pratchett. It was first published in 1999.
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The ISBN-13 for The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld is 9780753111321.
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