Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden
Source: I purchased it from Amazon
Availability: In stores now
Publisher: Scholastic Press
I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars
Description from BN.com: 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 country has been invaded, and the entire town has been captured–including their families and all their friends. Ellie and the other survivors face an impossible decision: They can flee for the mountains or surrender. Or they can fight.
I think I first heard about this series from Michelle over at GalleySmith and had bought it awhile back but only read it recently. I wish I had done so sooner. It was a riveting story about what this group of teenagers do after finding out their country has been invaded and their families being held prisoner. The interactions between the various characters was gripping and while there was some romance going on I liked how surreal it was to be thinking about crushes and relationships when all of this is going on. I wavered from relating to Ellie to being irritated by some of her actions and thoughts but for the most part I could empathize because it seemed so realistic. This book definitely had me wishing I had book 2 at hand right away!
Posted in 4 Star Books, Books, Dystopia, Young Adult
May 31st, 2010 at 8:27 am
I’ve been wanting to read this one too.
May 31st, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I enjoyed every title in this series! Hope you can read book two soon.
June 2nd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
It does sound good! I saw this book on people’s “wishlists” and “mailboxs” posts but haven’t heard much of it. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
June 3rd, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I am really enjoying this series and it’s a nice change for all the action to be outside of the US. The lingo takes a little getting used to. I’m waiting for book 4 now to arrive from the library!
June 4th, 2010 at 10:02 am
This one sounds interesting. I love that most of the series appears to be out, in case I really like the first one!
June 5th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I’m so glad you’ve got the first under your belt and that you enjoyed it! Such a great series (as you’ve discovered for yourself). I hope you grab hold of book two soon! I’ve got to get myself into book four at some point too.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Holly-it’s great that there are so many of the books out especially since they are really quick reads.
I really need to write my reviews of books 2 and 3 soon.
Michelle-I thought you had finished the series already
June 11th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I must read this soon! I have it on audio, but I think I might rather read the actual book.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Shelley-it would be interesting to see how the audio is. I never listened to an audio book before.