Nation

Paperback Published on: 25/07/2019
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Synopsis

Widely thought of as the best book Terry Pratchett ever wrote, this is a story of a Nation, a story of a friendship, a story of growing up and the truths we must learn. It is epic in every sense . . .

Prepare for the world to be turned upside down . . .

For Mau, halfway between boy and man, it happens when a great wave destroys his entire village. For Daphne, it’s when the same wave crashes her ship into the island that was once Mau’s home. Everything they once had is now so far away, lost to distance and time.

But when Daphne stops trying to shoot Mau (she did apologise for it), and instead uses a salvaged invitation card to invite him to tea, they discover a new home can be theirs.

And then people start arriving on the island – some very good, some very bad. And it’s soon clear that Daphne and Mau must fight for their Nation.

Then a discovery is made that will change the entire world forever . . .

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
  • ISBN: 9780552577199
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 28 mm
  • Interest age: From 9 years
  • Weight: 302g
  • Languages: English

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I think an important thing to say before my review is that I've only read a few Pratchett books in the past.. two of which I really enjoyed, the others I w... READ MORE
Michelle Moore
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great!
lewis durrand
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Serious, but funny
If you enjoy books like "Life of Pi" or "Lord of the Rings" or "Coral Island", you will definitely like this book. Many themes including savage versus civ... READ MORE
Sven Riemann
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Very entertaining.
A beautifully written and heartwarming story from the author so well known for his discworld series. Reads like an old childrens classic such as Robinson C... READ MORE
Kvothe1984
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I think it looks amazing.The introduction is mind blowing I think this is what we british call a true novel. This is an inspiration to the youngesters of t... READ MORE
Elijah Taylor
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Very thought-provoking. A wonderful read that has left me with a mind full of sunsets and rises.
Sally Kentfield
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This is a surprising book in that it's a Pratchett book that is not funny. No, really, it's not funny.As other reviewers have said, it's a very philosophic... READ MORE
Tim McGrath
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You have to read this book! Don't listen to anyone who says otherwise. Terry Pratchett is truly one of the best authors in the world, this is just another ... READ MORE
Elizabeth Couldwell
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The Nation is another good one from Terry Pratchett. OK, so it's not set on the Discworld, but there are still many elements of his trademark style and hu... READ MORE
Charlotte Rooney
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This is a beautifully written view on people and a commentry on how to live and be with others when events change the world on a huge scale get in the way.
sarah capon