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Nation
- Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
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Finding himself alone on a desert island when everything and everyone he knows and loved has been washed away in a huge storm, Mau is the last surviving member of his nation. He's also completely alone - or so he thinks until he finds the ghost girl. She has no toes, wears strange lacy trousers like the grandfather bird and gives him a stick that can make fire.
Daphne, sole survivor of the wreck of the Sweet Judy, almost immediately regrets trying to shoot the native boy. Thank goodness the powder was wet and the gun only produced a spark. She's certain her father, distant cousin of the Royal family, will come and rescue her, but it seems, for now, all she has for company is the boy and the foul-mouthed ship's parrot.
As it happens, they are not alone for long. Other survivors start to arrive to take refuge on the island they all call the Nation, and then raiders accompanied by murderous mutineers from the Sweet Judy. Together, Mau and Daphne discover some remarkable things - including how to milk a pig and why spitting in beer is a good thing - and start to forge a new Nation.
As can be expected from Terry Pratchett, the master story-teller, this new children's novel is both witty and wise, encompassing themes of death and nationhood, while being extremely funny. Mau's ancestors have something to teach us all. Mau just wishes they would shut up about it and let him get on with saving everyone's lives!
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- Stephanie Kiem
- 12-03-2017
simple truths are beautiful
i love the ideas and thinking this book promotes. it is incite full and makes me wish to find the universe that has arboreal octopus.
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- Geoff Bromilow
- 25-05-2023
Faith, Colonisation, and Coming of Age
A meaningful listen. And a delightful, funny, and sometimes sad story. Please read this including the epilogue I cried a little at the end.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-08-2018
Brilliant!
Terry Pratchett sans Discworld is still wonderful and Steven Briggs adds value to the whole.
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- Kitty
- 30-06-2019
Nation - the coming of age of Mau and Daphne
This was a delightful little trip “offworld” in the Discworld series, to visit with Mau, Daphne and friends!
I’ve not laughed nor cried as much during any of the other books; it touches one in a very tender way.
Another Sir TPratchett work of genius!
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-08-2017
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This is one of my favourite Terry Pratchett books. Love it not being Disc world.
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- Alex
- 07-02-2018
wonderful story, superbly told
I might be biased as Nation ranks in my top 3 books but there's always a danger of your favourite being ruined by someone else... a different inflection or pronunciation for example. Not the case here. Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. I will listen over and over again
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- Kylie
- 07-06-2023
The only story I listen to
This is the best book that I’ve ever listened to and I have listened to about 200 books I only listen to this book just on repeat over and over again
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-2018
brilliant story with a great reader!
so well researched! loads of history and interesting references. loved it! thanks to the reader for doing all the voices.
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- Jeremy Garnett
- 14-06-2022
absolutely delightful
Not a Discworld book as I assumed, but no less heartwarming even so. I well recommend this to children of ages. It will sometimes put dust in your eyes, but will ever return a smile to your face.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-05-2024
beautiful story telling
I love this book. I laugh and cry every time I read/ listen to it.
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