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Terry Pratchett

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HarperCollins Publishers
22 September 2009

New York Times Bestseller
* Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize
* Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
* Michael L. Printz Medal honor winner

From the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series, comes an epic adventure of survival that mixes hope, humor, and humanity.

When a giant wave destroys his village, Mau is the only one left. Daphne--a traveler from the other side of the globe--is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Separated by language and customs, the two are united by catastrophe. Slowly, they are joined by other refugees. And as they struggle to protect the small band, Mau and Daphne defy ancestral spirits, challenge death himself, and uncover a long-hidden secret that literally turns the world upside down.

Sir Terry also received a prestigious Printz Honor from the American Library Association for his novel Dodger.

By: Terry Pratchett
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9780061433030
ISBN 10: 0061433039
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 22 September 2009
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) is the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.

Reviews for Nation

A classic survival tale that offers laughs and much to mull over, this is a wonderfully entertaining novel. (starred review)--KLIATT It is hard to imagine a reader who won't feel welcomed into this nation. --Horn Book (starred review) A rich and thought-provoking read. --School Library Journal (starred review) A wonderful story, by turns harrowing and triumphant. --New York Times Book Review Pratchett's examination of questions about religious belief, the nature of culture and what it means to be human [...] is a terrific, thought-provoking book. --Washington Post Book World Quirky wit and broad vision make this a fascinating survival story on many levels. --Booklist (starred review) Neatly balancing the somber and the wildly humorous in a riveting tale of discovery, Pratchett shows himself at the height of his powers. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A searching exploration of good and evil, fate and free will, both as broad and as deep as anything this brilliant author has produced so far. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)