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Truckers
Terry Pratchett

Truckers

Quick Answer

Start with "Truckers" to begin the The Nomes (The Bromeliad Trilogy). It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

Quick Verdict

✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Terry Pratchett's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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Under the floorboards of the Store is a world of four-inch-tall nomes that humans never see. It is commonly known among these nomes that Arnold Bros. created the Store for them to live in, and he declared: "Everything Under One Roof." Therefore there can be no such thing as Outside. It just makes sense. That is, until the day a group of nomes arrives on a truck, claiming to be from Outside, talking about Day and Night and Snow and other crazy legends. And they soon uncover devastating news: The Store is about to be demolished. It's up to Masklin, one of the Outside nomes, to devise a daring escape plan that will forever change the nomes' vision of the world...
Next Recommended Book

Diggers

Book #2 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

high 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 Truckers?

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

Can I read Truckers before other books in the series?

Yes, Truckers is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is Truckers 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 Truckers in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Truckers is Diggers (Book #2).