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The Last Mapmaker


No. of pages 320

Published: 2023

Great for age 9-12 years

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From the visionary author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world.A young woman struggles to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkons most celebrated mapmaker, 12-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a low-life conman and the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isnt the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship is heading for the fabled Sunderlands a land of dragons, dangers and riches beyond imagining she must weigh the cost of her dreams.A compelling and suspenseful middle-grade fantasy adventure.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Walker Books Ltd .

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Alsc Award - Notable Children's Book
This book was recognised in the Notable Children's Book category of the Alsc Award.