A review by donalynmiller
Nation by Terry Pratchett

4.0

What a strange and delightful book! I have read many of Pratchett's books for adults, including some of the Discworld novels, and I was not sure what to expect when I picked up his much-lauded YA book, Nation. The book is marginally science fiction because of some allusions to a lost, advanced civilization, but the story reads more like a folktale.

I am not sure that kids will like this book-- the book is long-winded at times, and it takes awhile for the plot to get going. I also wonder if my sixht graders will understand the underlying religious theme. I have a few adventurous souls in my classroom who I know will give it a try, though!