The Johnny Maxwell Trilogy

by Terry Pratchett

Series: Johnny Maxwell (Omnibus 1-3)

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A collection of three of books from Terry Pratchett including: Only You Can Save Mankind The aliens in Johnny's computer game are not supposed to surrender. They're supposed to die... "Impressively original." -"Daily Telegraph" Johnny and the DeadWhen Johnny discovers he can talk to the dead, he has bad news for them. They're going to have to move... "Inspired imagination" "-Independent" Johnny and the Bomb There's more to the local bag lady than some dubious black bags. Suddenly Johnny and his friends find themselves back in 1941 -- in the Blackbury Blitz... "A Terry Pratchett classic." -"The Times" Terry Pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. He is well known for the phenomenally successful Discworld(R) series. His first novel for young readers, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the 2002 Carnegie Medal, and he is also the author of a number of other successful titles for younger readers, including The Bromeliad trilogy, which is being adapted into a spectacular animated movie.… (more)

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I read these books to my son. He enjoyed them, and I like them, especially Johnny and the Dead. I did not enjoy these books as much as the Discworld series, and I definitely think they are aimed at a younger audience than I fall into. (

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talon2claw | Dec 31, 2022 |

My dad gifted this to me when I was young and it started me on a life long happy trek with Mr. Pratchett. I enjoyed each of them as a child and as an adult and have passed them on to my own kids with glee. As a kid there weren't a lot of books that I could read which gave insight into human nature and such. They're fun and maybe a little light for adults but no budding sci-fi fan should miss out on this series. (

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sraedi | Aug 28, 2014 |

When I first read this trilogy (book club edition) I thought "what an odd book and what an odd writer!" Little did I know that I would fall in love with Terry Pratchett via the Discworld series and it wasn't until much later that I made the connection (doh!). I consider this "early Terry Pratchett" though the last books overlap with the Discworld mythology. In any case, I consider the Discworld series to be "uproariously funny," whereas these I would call "sweetly funny." (

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fugitive | Jun 3, 2009 |

This is definitely not the Discworld. So, setting aside my extreme prejudice that the Discworld is the best thing to happen to literature, I must admit The Johnny Maxwell trilogy is a great series for kids. My son loves the stories. I find them a bit on the dry side, but still very entertaining. (

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talon2claw | Dec 6, 2007 |

This children's trilogy is as hilarious and satirical as only Pratchett can be. It can also get a bit painful at times, since the premise of the plot(s) is that Johnny, a rather drab but conscientous British boy, must overcome the horrible-ness of the adult world in order to do the right thing. (

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Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett

Johnny and the Dead by Terry Pratchett

Johnny and the Bomb by Terry Pratchett

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1998 (omnibus)

1992 (Only You Can Save Mankind)

1993 (Johnny and the Dead)

1996 (Johnny and the Bomb)

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Johnny Maxwell

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Johnny and the Dead (1995 | IMDb)

Johnny and the Bomb (2006 | IMDb)

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Yet another one for Rhianna

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Johnny bit his lip, and concentrated.

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A collection of three of books from Terry Pratchett including: Only You Can Save Mankind The aliens in Johnny's computer game are not supposed to surrender. They're supposed to die... "Impressively original." -"Daily Telegraph" Johnny and the DeadWhen Johnny discovers he can talk to the dead, he has bad news for them. They're going to have to move... "Inspired imagination" "-Independent" Johnny and the Bomb There's more to the local bag lady than some dubious black bags. Suddenly Johnny and his friends find themselves back in 1941 -- in the Blackbury Blitz... "A Terry Pratchett classic." -"The Times" Terry Pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. He is well known for the phenomenally successful Discworld(R) series. His first novel for young readers, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the 2002 Carnegie Medal, and he is also the author of a number of other successful titles for younger readers, including The Bromeliad trilogy, which is being adapted into a spectacular animated movie.

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