The Last Mapmaker
By Christina Soontornvat
As assistant to Mangkon’s celebrated mapmaker, Sai plays the part of a young lady. In reality, her father is a conman and the truth could ruin her.
Worksheets
Pressured by Mud and Catfish into schemes of theft and deception, Sai instead finds herself chosen by Paiyoon to secretly join a grand mapping expedition, giving her a way to escape her old life.
Sai, a poor but talented assistant to Master Paiyoon, hides her lack of noble lineage while dreaming of a bigger life, and her skills in forgery and maps begin pulling her toward danger and opportunity.
Class 1
Class 2
Aboard the Prosperity, Sai struggles with seasickness, secrecy, and fear of being recognized, while learning the hardships of ship life and finding inspiration in allies like Miss Rian.
Class 3
Sai secretly rescues and hides Bo, a reckless stowaway, while growing tensions among the crew—and whispers of the dreaded Harbinger Sea—foreshadow the dangers of their journey.
Class 4
At Fahlin and beyond, Sai deepens her bond with Rian and Bo while discovering powerful maps and witnessing the brutal exploitation of whales, forcing her to question the cost of exploration.
Class 5
As storms, sickness, and family rivalries tear the crew apart, Sai learns shocking truths about Sangra and Rian, and the expedition veers toward chaos and fire.
Class 6
Stranded and starving with Bo, Sai discovers hidden maps that could lead them to the mythical Sunderlands, rekindling hope in the face of despair.
Class 7
After a final clash with Rian and a desperate repair of the Prosperity, Sai returns home changed, with new allies, new responsibilities, and the lingering mystery of the Sunderlands.