Incidentally, is Pratchett big over in the States (or Australia, New Zealand, Bongo-bongo land, wherever anyone comes from)? Over here the critics slate him without reprieve, conveniently not noticing that he's Britain's biggest-selling living author. I know the Harry Potter books have gone down well in America; have you got all four there yet? Oh yes, and (last question, I promise) has Terry Pratchett's work been changed in a similar way to JK Rowling's, in order to make it more accessible for the American market?
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> Phil-"That little lot should keep you busy for, oh, say a few seconds"-bee

Yes, Pratchett is pretty big over here (Australia). Recently there has even been a surge in popularity of all of the stage plays as well. I don't know how good they all are, but I did see one of them, "Weird Sisters" (Spelling? Haven't got the book here and can't be bothered looking). And it actually worked as a stage piece.

Harry Potter is also HUGE here. All of my students seem to have the books, from 8 year olds up to adults.

I don't believe any of the writing was changed from the English publications. If anything doesn't make sense, you can generally work out it's context.

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