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Tomorrow, When the War Began

Level 1

MARSDEN, John
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Yes, it is a kind of a war story, but it is absolutely riveting, with an incredible amount of adventures and a lot of group spirit thrown in without it ever being cheesy. The series is a real page-turner and has been frequently used to instil a desire for reading in young people.

AWARDS:

  • WINNER Children’s Yearly Best-Ever Reads (CYBER) Best Book for Older Readers 2000, 2001, 2002

RELATIONSHIPS | SURVIVAL | WAR

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