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Nation

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Tony Robinson
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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 which 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.

©2008 Terry Pratchett and Lyn Pratchett (P)2008 Random House Audiobooks Action & Adventure Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Survival Stories Fantasy Survival Comedy Paranormal
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well worth it. Tony Robinson's narration is as good as ever. a story that makes you cry, laugh, sigh, laugh and cry again.
wonderful.

even better than reading it yourself.

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This was my first Terry Pratchett and I found it wholly enjoyable that I can't wait to try another one. I particularly enjoyed seeing the world from the islanders perspective. It was such a simple beautiful world view. Tony Robinson is also a great narrator that you become absorbed into the world Terry Pratchett describes.

A good introduction to Terry Pratchett

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Would you listen to Nation again? Why?

Yes, a gripping story

What about Tony Robinson’s performance did you like?

Easy on the ear & you can feel the characters

Any additional comments?

A great story, a different theme from the Discworld Series, but a well written & well read book

Should have bought the Unabridged

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Trust me, this will probably be one of the best books you've ever read.

The best book ever

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A good story and well read, although the female characters are not played particularly well. Also, occasionally felt a little rushed as if they were running out of studio time and wanted to get it finished.

Good book. Vocal performance was ok but...meh.

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