The Last Mapmaker
The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat is a reprint edition published by Candlewick Press on November 14, 2023. This 368-page book presents a fantasy adventure centered on a young woman’s quest to navigate her past and forge her own future amidst a world filled with secrets. As the assistant to a renowned mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai grapples with her true identity while embarking on an expedition to chart the southern seas, where the possibility of discovering the legendary Sunderlands awaits.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, exploring themes of identity and integrity. As Sai confronts the complexities of her life and the hidden truths of those around her, the story unfolds with vivid world-building and suspense. The book delves into the societal implications of ancestry and status in a fantastical setting, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in tales that intertwine personal growth with exploration.
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A Newbery Honor Book
A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book for Teen Readers
“Exploits on the high seas and complex characters combine in a tale full of both excitement and heart. An engrossing adventure with the feeling of a whole world to be explored.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman’s struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon’s most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman–and in a kingdom where the status of one’s ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn’t the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands–a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining–she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as beautiful and intricate as the maps of old.
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