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Diggers
Terry Pratchett

Diggers

Quick Answer

Read "Diggers" as the 2nd book in the The Nomes (The Bromeliad Trilogy) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Debated Order

This order is debated among readers

Community consensus varies on the placement of this title. Our order favors narrative impact over strict chronology.

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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A Bright New Dawn is just around the corner for thousands of tiny nomes when they move into the ruined buildings of an abandoned quarry. Or is it? Soon strange things start to happen. Like the tops of puddles growing hard and cold, and the water coming down from the sky in frozen bits. Then humans appear and they really mess everything up. The quarry is to be re-opened, and the nomes must fight to defend their new home. But how long will they be able to keep the humans at bay - even with the help of the monster Jekub? Diggers is the second title in a hugely inventive and hilarious fantasy trilogy about the nomes, a race of little people in a world of humans.
Next Recommended Book

Wings

Book #3 of 3 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

low Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Nomes (The Bromeliad Trilogy) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Diggers?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Diggers before Truckers?

No. We recommend reading Truckers first. Diggers is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Diggers required reading for the The Nomes (The Bromeliad Trilogy)?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Diggers in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Diggers is Wings (Book #3).