Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read.
The Sun
Full of [Pratchett's] burgeoning wit and wordplay . . . A delightful romp.
Sunday Times
A splendid collection . . . rumbustious, irreverent and hilarious.
Booktrust
A good choice for the chapter-book set, this is highly recommended for reading aloud to younger children as well . . . Pratchett’s vast, all-ages fan base will be intrigued by these early offerings, while their accessibility and skillful storytelling will pull in young newcomers to the masterful author's work.
Booklist
Charming and funny . . . Accompanied by Beech’s wiry Quentin Blake–like illustrations, as well as numerous typographical flourishes, this volume will please both its intended audience and older Pratchett completists.
Publishers Weekly
Terry Pratchett’s youthful short stories, as collected in Dragons at Crumbling Castle, just prove that he has always been what he is . . . These stories are far too good for children. Oops, I mean for children not to share with older people. But you knew that.
The Bookwitch
A joy to read . . . from dragons and wizards to monsters and talking animals, there really is something in each story to appeal to everyone.
whatsgoodtogo.co.uk
Fourteen rollicking tales . . . all feature characters heroic or hiss-worthy, pranks and battles aplenty, sly twists on familiar tropes and [Pratchett's] trademark mix of silly humour and acute moral commentary. Juvenilia from a genius, showing bright signs of future masterworks.
Kirkus