Race to the end of the world
Shortlisted: Readings Children’s Book Prize 2015, 2016 YABBA Awards, 2016 KOALA Awards,
2016 KROC Awards, 2017 WAYRBA Awards
Notable Book: CBCA Book Of The Year 2015
THE Mapmaker chronicles (#1)
Race to the end of the world
The King is determined to discover what lies beyond the known world, and has promised handsome prize to the ship’s captain who can bring him a map. To do that, they’ll need mapmakers – and 14-year-old Quinn is shocked to be one of the chosen. While his older brothers long for adventure, Quinn is content with a quiet life on the farm, but when word of his special talent gets out, he has no choice but to pack his bags and join the mismatched crew of slaves and stowaways on board the Libertas.
What reviewers are saying
“Wow. I did not know what to expect with this book, so I was utterly transfixed when it just blew me away. Quinn is utterly fascinating as a character … The world built by Tait is extraordinarily realistic and engaging … The story has many twists and turns, making for an engaging read as the book carries on. I would recommend this to fans of adventure and medieval-type settings!” – This Kid Reviews Books
“I would recommend these books to kids 8-12 who like adventure, who love to enter a detailed, believable fictional world, who like action, flashes of humour, quests and moments of nail-biting tension. These are rattling good yarns, well-told.”
– Susan Stephenson, The Book Chook
Part fantasy quest, part peril on the high seas, Race to the End of the World is rollicking fun. Not since Emily Rodda’s Deltora Quest series has there been such an exciting adventure tale from an Australian author … perfect for readers aged 8 to 12 who are looking for some escapism in the sea of contemporary stories.” –
Holly Harper, readings.com.au
Stories as vivid and utterly engaging as The Mapmaker Chronicles are rare…if you need a Christmas book for a reader (male or female) from about 9+, this is it!”
Megan Daley, Children’s Book Daily
Mystery, monsters, murder and mayhem all feature in this action-packed adventure that will appeal to boys and girls alike.”
Kids’ Book Review
Resources
Discover the MAPMAKER CHRONICLES series
THE MAPMAKER CHRONICLES is a four-book epic adventure series for kids 9+ about a race to map the world – and a boy
who really doesn’t want to go. It’s about facing the unknown, finding your feet and figuring out who you are.
The series is available in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK, Lithuania and Turkey. You can find more details here.
