Having been asked by the Revd Mr Johnson to jot down a few notes about my upbringing and the manner of my arrival in the colony, I will attempt to do so, but I should say at the outset that I have little of interest to relate. I have not contributed much of worth to … Continue reading “South of Darkness, by John Marsden”
So why did we have to shift to Tarrawagga? Ask my parents. It wasn’t my idea, that’s for sure. Our new house was as bad as the Accord. the first time I saw it was the day we moved in….I hated it. Josh is not happy about moving towns. He’s even less happy about starting … Continue reading “The Year My Life Broke, by John Marsden”
Horatio stared at him. The flickering light of the candles in the dark draughty room made the prince’s face almost demonic. Through the cloverleaf window in the stone wall Bernardo saw one distant star. Then it went out. Hamlet was staring back at Horatio. At last Horatio said, ‘We think we saw your father.’ Something … Continue reading “Hamlet, by John Marsden”
John Marsden is best known for his books for children and young adults, including the unforgettable Tomorrow series. Here, though, he offers something very different – an anthology of poems for special occassions – most specifically for reading at weddings and funerals. It was put together, Marsden says in his introduction, to offer a selection … Continue reading “For Weddings and a Funeral, edited by John Marsden”
