Only You Can Save Mankind

By: Terry Pratchett

Narrated by: Richard Mitchley

IF NOT YOU, WHO ELSE?

As the mighty alien fleet from the latest computer game thunders across the screen, Johnny prepares to blow them into the usual million pieces. And they send him a message: We surrender.

They're not supposed to do that! They're supposed to die. And computer joysticks don't have 'Don't Fire' buttons . . .

But it's only a game, isn't it. Isn't it?

The first book in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy.

Critic reviews

An impressively original book with its thrills and spills, its inventiveness, its wit and continuous readability

A wonderful new Pratchett-style fantasy: funny and thrilling enough for anyone who can read fluently

Funny and exciting

Terry Pratchett's funny, fast-moving story makes provocative reading for all computer game players . . . Makes a serious point out of a ridiculously comic example

Everyone should read Terry Pratchett. Maybe it should be part of the National Curriculum?

The best anti hero.

Terry Pratchet was a master at telling stories.
Johnny is my favorit anti hero.
Great story.

Another Excellent Pratchett Delivery!

What did you love best about Only You Can Save Mankind?

Terry Pratchett's humor

Who was your favorite character and why?

The ScreeWee Captain. I love her rationality and her alien sarcasm.

Which scene was your favorite?

I feel that my favorite scene would be a spoiler, but it involves perception changing depending on the pre-disposition of the player.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If not you, who else?

Great story and excellent narration

Terry Pratchett's kids books are always funny, well written and with a gorgeous message. The Johnny Maxwell stories are a wonderful mix of poignant and hilarious, and always worth a listen. Highly recommended!

Another Terry Pratchett delight

I always enjoy Terry Pratchett so it is no surprise that I enjoyed this one very much. I love how his thought process turns things sideways. My only complaint was the length - too short! Share this with your video games obsessed teenagers. :)

Lots of fun.

This one was enjoyed by myself and my 13yr old daughter. Lots of humour and pace.