The Light Fantastic facts for kids

The Light Fantastic is an exciting fantasy book written by the famous author Terry Pratchett. It was first published in 1986. This book is the second story in his very popular Discworld series, which takes place on a flat world carried through space on the backs of four giant elephants, who stand on a giant turtle!

What is The Light Fantastic About?

This book continues the amazing adventures from the first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic. The story follows a very unlikely pair of heroes. One is Rincewind, a wizard who is not very brave and often tries to run away from danger. The other is Twoflower, who is the very first tourist to visit the Discworld. He is curious about everything and sees the world through rose-tinted glasses.

Rincewind's Magical Journey

Rincewind is a wizard who only knows one spell, and he can't even cast that properly! He is often scared and finds himself in many tricky situations. In The Light Fantastic, Rincewind is in big trouble. The Discworld is heading for a terrible disaster, and only he can save it. He has to find a powerful spell that is hidden in his mind.

Twoflower's Adventures

Twoflower is from a faraway land and is very different from the people of Discworld. He carries a magical box on legs called the Luggage, which is very loyal and dangerous to anyone who threatens Twoflower. He loves to see new things and often gets Rincewind into more trouble because of his curiosity. Their journey together is full of strange creatures and funny moments.

Saving the Discworld

The main goal of the story is for Rincewind and Twoflower to try and save the Discworld. A giant red star is getting closer, and it seems like the world might crash into it. They meet many interesting characters along the way, including other wizards and even Death himself! The book is full of humor and adventure as they try to stop the end of the world.

From Book to Screen

The Light Fantastic was made into a TV show! It was part of a larger TV adaptation called The Colour of Magic, which also included the first book.

Who Played the Characters?

• The role of Rincewind, the cowardly wizard, was played by the well-known actor David Jason.
• The voice of Death, a very important character in the Discworld series, was provided by the famous actor Christopher Lee.

See also

• In Spanish: La luz fantástica para niños