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John Marsden

What genre does John Marsden write?

He is best known for young adult fiction, writing novels and series for teenage readers. He has also published non-fiction and essay-style books about writing and growing up.

Which John Marsden book should I start with?

For his most famous work start with Tomorrow, When the War Began, the first book in the Tomorrow series. For a standalone introduction to his early writing try So Much To Tell You.

What is the reading order for the Tomorrow series?

1. Tomorrow, When the War Began; 2. The Dead of the Night; 3. The Third Day, the Frost; 4. Darkness, Be My Friend; 5. Burning for Revenge; 6. The Night is for Hunting; 7. The Other Side of Dawn.

Has John Marsden received major awards or recognition?

Yes. So Much To Tell You won Book of the Year from the Children's Book Council of Australia. Marsden has won many major Australian awards for young people's fiction, received the 2006 Lloyd O'Neil Award for contributions to Australian publishing, and was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2008. Tomorrow, When the War Began is included on the American Library Association's list of 100 Best Books for Teens since 1966.

Does John Marsden write non-fiction or books about writing?

Yes. He has published non-fiction titles and writing guides, including Everything I Know About Writing and books about growing up and personal development.