Nation
Nation by Terry Pratchett, published by Harper Collins on September 30, 2008, is a captivating tale that unfolds in the wake of a devastating tsunami. The story follows Mau, the sole survivor of his island village, as he navigates the aftermath of catastrophe. Alongside Daphne, a girl from a distant land who also survived the disaster, they confront the challenges of survival while drawing in other refugees who have lost everything. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of resilience and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Mau and Daphne’s journey is marked by their efforts to protect a growing group of survivors, all while defying ancestral spirits and uncovering secrets that could change their world. With elements of juvenile fiction, fantasy, and humor, Nation offers an engaging blend of action and adventure that invites reflection on belief and community in times of crisis.
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The sea has taken everything.
Mau is the only one left after a giant wave sweeps his island village away. But when much is taken, something is returned, and somewhere in the jungle Daphne—a girl from the other side of the globe—is the sole survivor of a ship destroyed by the same wave.
Together the two confront the aftermath of catastrophe. Drawn by the smoke of Mau and Daphne’s sheltering fire, other refugees slowly arrive: children without parents, mothers without babies, husbands without wives—all of them hungry and all of them frightened. As Mau and Daphne struggle to keep the small band safe and fed, they defy ancestral spirits, challenge death himself, and uncover a long-hidden secret that literally turns the world upside down. . . .
Internationally revered storyteller Terry Pratchett presents a breathtaking adventure of survival and discovery, and of the courage required to forge new beliefs.
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