Mau is the last of his people: the others were swept away by a tsunami that struck his home island. Daphne miraculously survived a shipwreck. He is a feral boy; she was raised as a lady. They speak different languages and grew up on opposite sides of the globe, but the catastrophe brings them together. To survive, Mau and Daphne must challenge the spirits of their ancestors—and death itself. And they must also uncover a secret that will literally turn the world upside down…
A long-awaited reissue of the novel that Terry Pratchett himself considered the best of all his works. A wonderful story about friendship, adventures, loss, and finding oneself—one that will be of interest to all Pratchett fans regardless of age. The total circulation of the author’s books is over 100 million copies. Stylish design and a cover that shimmers in the light like a sea wave. Beautiful world maps and black-and-white illustrations inside.