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Wings
Terry Pratchett

Wings

Quick Answer

Read "Wings" as the 3rd book in the The Nomes (The Bromeliad Trilogy) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Diggers" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Somewhere out there, the ship is waiting to take them home . . . Here's what Masklin has to do: Find Grandson Richard Arnold (a human!). Get from England to Florida (possibly steal jet plane for this purpose, as that can't be harder than stealing the truck). Find a way to the "launch" of a "communications satellite" (whatever those are). Then get the Thing into the sky so that it can call the Ship to take the nomes back to where they came from. It's an impossible plan. But he doesn't know that, so he tries to do it anyway. Because everyone back at the quarry is depending on him -- and because the future of nomekind may be at stake...

Series Order Complete! 🎉

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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 Wings?

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

Can I read Wings before Diggers?

No. We recommend reading Diggers first. Wings is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Wings 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 Wings in the reading order?

Currently, Wings is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.