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John Marsden
Australian writer of young adult fiction and school principal
Tomorrow, when the war began
Synopsis
Seven Australian teenagers return from a remote camping trip in the bush to find their homes abandoned and their families taken prisoner by an invading force. With no adults to guide them, they must decide whether to hide or fight back against the soldiers occupying their town. This story follows their transition from ordinary students to a small band of resistance fighters in a world that changed overnight.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this book resolve its plot or should I prepare for a cliffhanger?
The narrative arc of the initial conflict is established in this volume, but it serves as the opening entry of a seven-book series that continues the characters' journey and the broader war effort.
Are there any film or television adaptations of this story?
The novel was adapted into a feature film released in 2010 and later served as the basis for a six-part television miniseries produced in 2016.
Is the invading force in the book based on a specific real-world country?
The identity of the invading power is intentionally left unspecified throughout the original novel, as the author focused on the teenagers' survival and internal experiences rather than geopolitical specifics.