Book description: When Ellie and her friends go camping, they have no idea they're leaving their old lives behind forever. Despite a less-than-tragic food shortage and a secret crush or two, everything goes as planned. But a week later, they return home to find their houses empty and their pets starving. Something has gone wrong—horribly wrong. Before long, they realize the … [Read more...] about Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden
John Marsden
Winter by John Marsden
From the back cover: For twelve years, Winter has been haunted. Her memories will not leave her alone. There are secrets she does not remember—but needs to know. The time has come for her to go back home. Every journey starts with a single step. But sometimes if you want to step into the future, you must first step into the past... Review: After reading Checkers, So … [Read more...] about Winter by John Marsden
Take My Word for It by John Marsden
From the back cover: Lisa Morris could be the girl next door. She could be your cousin. She could be sitting behind you in class. She could be you. But Lisa, cool and beautiful Lisa, remote and private Lisa, has more going on in her life than anyone imagines. Only her journal knows the truth about her life. Only her journal—and you. Review: This short little book functions … [Read more...] about Take My Word for It by John Marsden
So Much to Tell You by John Marsden
From the back cover: Fourteen-year-old Marina didn't know why she was sent away to school. Actually, that wasn't completely true. She knew it had something to do with the progress she hadn't made in the hospital. After all, she still didn't talk. And Marina knew her mother didn't want her at home. Then Marina started writing in a journal for English class. Bit by bit the … [Read more...] about So Much to Tell You by John Marsden
Checkers by John Marsden: A-
From the back cover: Tonight before I started writing this, it was me confronting Jack. It was so real I could smell it. Suddenly, according to my imagination, I'd be on my feet, screaming, "Why didn't you leave us alone? Why did you have to drag us in? You're scum, filth. I hate you. Go away. You deserve everything, everything, you understand? Everything that you get. … [Read more...] about Checkers by John Marsden: A-