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  • Tomorrow, When the War Began

  • Tomorrow Series #1
  • By: John Marsden
  • Narrated by: Suzi Dougherty
  • Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (132 ratings)

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Tomorrow, When the War Began

By: John Marsden
Narrated by: Suzi Dougherty
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Summary

While Ellie and her friends are away in the bush, the world changes. Suddenly they are in the toughest situations humans can confront, facing life and death decisions. They are thrown into a world where they find courage, initiative, spirit, and wisdom, or they die.

The first of an enormously popular series that has been translated and published all over the world.

©1995 Jomden Pty Ltd. (P)1999, 2001 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd, by arrangement with Jomden Pty Ltd.
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Critic reviews

"A gripping tale, told with Marsden's customary incisiveness" ( Publishers Weekly)
"Fast-paced and provocative, it's a natural for book talking." ( School Library Journal)

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A great listen

I’ve read or listened to the Tomorrow series several times now and I’ll probably listen again. Great story and read brilliantly

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Even better than the film!

We watched the film and really enjoyed it, so much so we had to get the audiobook next. It was great listening to the audiobook and having images in our head from the film, it really added to the enjoyment. Its a great story and written so well, the narrator is also really good and certainly adds to the enjoyment of listening to the book. Its better than the film because you get to hear the story in more detail, so you find out things you didn't know before. Excellent story and very addictive, you just want to get the next book in the series and so on. The only thing we'd like to add is to say this book is suitable for more than just teenagers, we are both adults and we love the story. We do feel audible/book publisher is letting these brilliant books down by advertising them for young adults between 11-13 because its suitable for ages far above that. Highly Recommended and thanks to the author for writing such a brilliant series. Its been by far one of the best series we have come across!

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Amazing book

Amazing book love it. I have read this around 4 times.over that last ten years !

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Brilliant

I watched the film and loved it
But after listening to the the book I found a greater understanding into the story and am on my way to finishing the rest of the series

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Great book

What made the experience of listening to Tomorrow, When the War Began the most enjoyable?

I love this story having the teenagers view on the war and how they deal with it is inspirational. I cannot wait to listen to other books in the series

What other book might you compare Tomorrow, When the War Began to, and why?

like nothing i have read before, this is a new view on this kind of story

Which scene did you most enjoy?

i most enjoy when the characters start thinking more maturely

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Hell....... the safest place on earth???!!!

Any additional comments?

the Narator does a very good job and helps me picture what is going on

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classic from childhood, was a pleasure to revisit

classic from childhood, was a pleasure to revisit. well preformed, like a conversation with an old friend

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An enthralling read

This audio book kept us wrapped in the story during a long drive from the centre of France. My son,15, my mother (over 65), and myself,52,all enjoyed listening to this well-written book. The narration is excellent, and draws you into the story with an appropriate voice for the characters. I have put the others in the series as my 'next listen' choices.

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Tomorrow, when the war began

My fourteen year old son who doesnt enjoy reading listened to the whole series. He thought they were brilliant and couldnt wait for me to download each book.

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Brought to life fantastically

I first read at the age of fourteen and love it as much now it is brilliantly narrated and a fun book for both girls and boys.

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Red Dawn meets Neighbours

If you could sum up Tomorrow, When the War Began in three words, what would they be?

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What other book might you compare Tomorrow, When the War Began to, and why?

There are many apocalyptic type books and comparisons are easy but I suspect "The Hunger Games" is closest

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Certainly a book I could listen to several hours at a time

Any additional comments?

Startlingly good narrator -right on point with accent and not being too mature

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