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Not a book for new recruits, The Other Side of Dawn will be most enjoyed by those hard-core fans who have been with Ellie and the gang from the beginning. Wirrawee buffs will be rewarded with classic Marsden: teeth-jarring action sequences interspersed with meaningful moments between friends who may not see the sunrise again together. This is a satisfying ending to a smashing good series. (Ages 13 and older) --Jennifer Hubert --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Publishers Weekly
Australian author John Marsden's The Other Side of Dawn brings his Tomorrow series to its dramatic conclusion. Bestsellers in Australia, the seven-book series revolves around a dwindling group of teenagers fighting for their lives and Australia's survival against a brutal invading army. Here, as the war enters a final phase, the dangers for narrator Ellie and her friends seem greater than ever. Who among them will find a lasting peace? Ages 12-up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up-This final installment in the series takes place approximately one year after Ellie and a group of friends became reluctant guerilla fighters in the war that broke out while they were on a camping trip in the Australian bush. The teen and her surviving friends are asked to conduct raids and sneak attacks on the enemy, creating confusion among their troops at a critical point in the fighting. In spite of the great danger, they agree and the action intensifies. Ellie, the narrator, is a strong female character and the weight of her leadership responsibilities and the urgency of the situations the group faces are vividly conveyed. The action sequences are gripping and there is an expected amount of violence. The confusion, depression, and tensions that follow the end of the fighting are also realistically depicted. The book can stand alone, but the many references to the action and characters from the earlier titles make it a better choice for those already familiar with the series. Purchase where the previous books have been popular.
Michele Capozzella, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Booklist
Gr. 8-12. Yes, this really is the final book in Marsden's Tomorrow series, and it may be a disappointment to Ellie's fans across the English-speaking world. The war finally grinds to an end as the five teens fight one last battle with the enemy, this time with the help of a New Zealand soldier and with supplies from the ubiquitous Colonel Finley. Marsden is at his exciting, if somewhat improbable, best when writing about Ellie's single-handed train sabotage and the teens' attempts to blow up a huge truck stop on the road to Cavendish. However, the prison-camp scenes become uncomfortably derivative of Holocaust fiction. And while a satisfying reunion with family and friends is the ultimate payoff for Ellie and readers alike, too much retelling rather than action will be the verdict about this last book in an otherwise very satisfying series. Frances Bradburn
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
"John Marsden is a major author who deserves world-wide acknowledgement" Robert Cormier --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"Although stunning action sequences have always been a hallmark of the series, its true excellence is due in large part to Marsden's thoughtful exploration of the psychological costs of the teens' heroic, violent exploits." In the closing sequence, he realistically examines the emotional turbulence of the sudden attack of peace…it may be time for Marsden to shut down his engines, but it's been one heck of a ride." (Bulletin of the Center for Children )
"As always, the plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats… an outstanding story of friendship, courage, and survival." (Kirkus Reviews )
"Marsden is at his exciting, if somewhat improbable, best when writing about Ellie's single-handed train sabotage and the teens' attempts to blow up a huge truck stop on the road to Cavendish." (Booklist, ALA )
"The action sequences are gripping and there is an expected amount of violence." (School Library Journal ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
