Pratchett
Britishnoun
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In his memoir Dahl recalled various childhood exploits, including playing a prank with his friends on the local sweetshop owner Mrs Pratchett by putting a dead mouse in a gobstopper jar.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
The story is based on the work of Terry Pratchett, specifically a volume in his 41-book Discworld series.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
Rhianna Pratchett grew up being told fantastical stories by her father, the late fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett, and being taken to sci-fi and fantasy conventions around the world.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2023
For many Gaiman and Pratchett readers and viewers, spending more time with their favorite odd couple is heavenly enough.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2023
‘Still too big,’ I heard Mrs Pratchett croaking.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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