Nation by Terry Pratchett and Laura Ellen Anderson is an English-language printed book in the teenage fiction genre. This story combines adventure and coming-of-age in an unexpected island setting.
Nation tells the story of Mau and Daphne, who after a devastating wave lose their home on the island. As Daphne and Mau adjust to this changed world, more and more inhabitants arrive, including some very good and some very wicked characters. Together, they must protect their new community and secure the future.
This edition by Terry Pratchett is an absorbing and accessible novel about friendship, growing up, and fighting on the island. The book connects with themes such as fantasy and humor in young readers’ literature.
A special title for fans of stories where the power of the collective and the surprises of the island are at the center. Nation remains one of Terry Pratchett’s best works and is now available in a beautiful new edition.