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Set in a Thai‑inspired fantasy world, the story follows twelve‑year‑old Sai, assistant to a celebrated mapmaker. As she joins an expedition to chart the southern seas—potentially the fabled Sunderlands—Sai grapples with family secrets, social status dictated by ancestry, and the cost of pursuing her own destiny.
The tale weaves identity, integrity, and adventure, exploring how the weight of the past shapes a young woman’s choices in a world where maps and myths intertwine.
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First publish date: 2022
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Christina Soontornvat
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