The Last Mapmaker Summary
Christina Soontornvat

The Last Mapmaker Overview

Christina Soontornvat's young adult novel, The Last Mapmaker, follows the adventures of a young girl named Sai who is struggling to leave behind poverty, crime, and danger for a better life. She lucks into a couple of incredible opportunities that launch her on a better path, but she learns that circumstances and ambition can push one into dishonorable deeds. By the time the novel ends, Sai has a better understanding of her world and what is truly important in it. The novel's important themes include roles and limitations of society, deception, the importance of names, the purpose and result of exploration, and partnerships.