Nation by Terry Pratchett (2009, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100061433039
ISBN-139780061433030
eBay Product ID (ePID)72070868

Product Key Features

Book TitleNation
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFantasy / General, Social Themes / Dating & Relationships, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Romance / Contemporary, General
Publication Year2009
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorTerry Pratchett
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.7 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in

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Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"A classic survival tale that offers laughs and much to mull over, this is a wonderfully entertaining novel." (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. , Neatly balancing the somber and the wildly humorous in a riveting tale of discovery, Pratchett shows himself at the height of his powers., 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., "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 "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) "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) "It is hard to imagine a reader who won't feel welcomed into this nation." -- Horn Book (starred review) "Quirky wit and broad vision make this a fascinating survival story on many levels." -- Booklist (starred review) "A rich and thought-provoking read." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "A classic survival tale that offers laughs and much to mull over, this is a wonderfully entertaining novel." (starred review) -- KLIATT
Grade FromEighth Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToUP
SynopsisWhen 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., 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., 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 .

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