At sixteen Winter has come home. Not that anyone wants her there but the farm is hers and she won't be stopped. But for all her bull-headedness and the reader's wonder at why she's so stubborn soon becomes apparent when Winter sees better than the adults do what is really going on on her land. We thrill to Winter's cleverness at finding the guilty freeloaders and tossing them out on their ears.
The memories that have been teasing Winter about her parents are also chillingly brought to life by her Great-Aunt Rita.
Through it all we think that Winter will be just fine. And we're sort of glad she gets to be a kid again, too.

Winter is just unbelievable.

I know some people who didn't like the book, but I personally found it amazing, and so did my parents, who I forced to read it after I finished.

John Marsden has written another amazing piece of work. Like all his other books, it's got an edge to it, although the storyline of this book isn't quite as alternative as some of his other books, it has an almost "detached" feel to it.

Absolutely amazing. I would recommend this book, and any other by John Marsden to any one over the age of 15.

I love Marsden's work even though I'm quite a few years past being a young adult. This prayer, which reads like a poem, is haunting and evocative and inspiring. It made me cry the way the end of It's a Wonderful Life makes me cry. It's frightening, sometimes, to see all of your fears laid out before you like this, even the ones which you are afraid to name. It's comforting, though, to know that what frightens you most deeply frightens others as well, and that we all pray for safety, for kindness, for love, for acceptance, for strength, and for courage.

Read this all the way through so that you understand the whole of it, and then read it again slowly, savouring the way the words and the pictures lend to each others' interpretation.

Shaun Tan's amazing artwork for 'The Rabbits' tells you everything you ever needed to know about Australian history in glorious colour and astonishing detail. This is not only a must-read for children, but for adults - worthy to share space on your bookshelf with Raymond Briggs's 'When the Wind Blows' and 'The Tin-Pot Foreign General and the Old Iron Woman' on one side, and fat volumes of Goya and Hieronymus Bosch on the other. Superb.

I thought it was not AS good as the first one (So Much To Tell You) but still pretty good....It was nice how it went on a bit more at the end.

I was absolutely breathless with excitement when this book finally arrived. I tried to make it last, but at the same time was so caught up in it that I finally just had to stay up late reading it. Any Tomorrow When... fan must read this book immediately!
As much as I loved it and found it thrilling and exciting, the absence of Homer, Lee, Kevin, and Fi for so much of the book was disappointing. I desperately wanted to know what they were doing.Despite the epilogue, I was left wanting to know more. Surely they couldn't just go back to their lives like nothing happened? And why didn't Ellie's parents want to know more about her experiences? And even though, as another reviewer said, it was probably realistic, I can't handle the thought of the group of them not being close knit for the rest of their lives.
So, as much as I really enjoyed the book, I am left feeling kind of disappointed, whether it's because the series is over or because I feel so badly for the characters, or because I think the epilogue was kind of lame, I'm just not sure.

This was a great book and the epilogue didn't really give enough. You felt like the characters were real and you wanted to know what happens to them after. It was a realistc ending though. War brings a lot of pain. This book will be a favorite for years to come. It should be one of the book that we read in school and talk about. This series showed that the bond of friendship is the strongest there is.

I have never been so captivated by a series of books as I have with the Tomorrow series. I ordered this book from Australia months ago so I could get to the end. It is not necessarily the way I wanted the series to end, but it makes more sense than everything turning out perfectly fine. I will miss the brave characters in these books and will most certainly have to read all 7 again at some point.

I love this book, and the whole series. I had read the other three pretty quickly, however, for some strange reason, I was hesitant to read this one. Took me a few months to pick it up. I start this book about 5 days ago, and finished it last night at 1:30 am! I read 130 pages that night! I just couldn't stop! It was so great and I can't wait to read the last three. John Marsden is such a genius in his writing. Though this book didn't have as much action as the previous ones, it was still very fulfilling and worth my time. I bet the next three will be the best!

I've been reading Johm Marsdens book for 3 or 4 years, I just can't get enough. I have never read any other book/series that reaches out and touches the hearts of all it's readers. I've have had the pleasure of meeting JM in person and he signed the 5 books i owned from the series (that's all there was at the time) after giving a talk to a lecture hall full of students. He shared some of his writing secrets and tips with us and we all learned a lot. It is an experience I will never forget, and a memory i will forever treasure. I recomend that every one reads this book, as it is exceptionally well written and throughly enjoyable. I usually try to read the complete series 2 to 3 (or once 4) times a year. I can hardly wait until the 7th (and suposed final) book is released later this year.

This is the fourth of seven books in the famous Tomorrow series, i am from Australia where the whole series is out, this book lacks action but was needed it is what life's all about, you can't win all the time and this book shows that john marsden can acknowledge this and not make the series into a hollywood movie style fairytale where everything ends up good and everyone does everything right, life's not as good as all that. The next three: Burning for revenge, The night is for hunting and The Other Side of Dawn are heaps better, and i have read them, you'll have to wait a while to read them in the USA and other countries but it's worth the wait!

"Norton's Hut" is definitely thought-provoking--I would recommend it if only for the questions it raises on perceptions/reality as characters question what they think they remember and what their friends remember. Marsden's characterizations of a group of teenagers are also so vivid that reading is almost like watching a movie in your head. Although not quite as much of a page-turner as Marsden's "Tommorow when the War Began" series, "Norton's Hut" is definitely an enjoyable read. A word to parents: if you have problems with some mature language and behavior, it might be advisable to read the book yourself before giving it to a child under 12.

As well as being a very creepy story, this book has some of the most beautiful illustrations that I've ever seen. The pictures are full of details which add to the impact of the story, and are a very accurate representation of the lovely Australian Alps (through which the kids are hiking) - they actually look photographic until you take a closer look.

I was surprised that this book wasn't shortlisted in the Australian Children's Book Awards, but did at least rate a mention in the notable books list.

Have you ever had a pen pal? Well if you have you will enjoy this book called Letter from the inside. This book happens in present day, it's about two young girls who were completely strangers, and suddenly turn into wonderful close friends. They share their secrets, fears and moments of happiness.
The characters of this book are Mandy and Tracey. Mandy is a girl whose family doesn't care about her and has a weird scary brother. Tracey, on the other hand, is completely different than Mandy; she has a great boyfriend and family. Mandy and Tracey share an incredible time sending letters to each other. This all started as a joke when Mandy, one day decided to joke around and put an ad in a magazine. She didn't expect to receive a response, but she did from Tracey. It started as a joke but ended with a great friendship of two. They tell each other about their love life, of how they hate school, they talk about boys and tell each other about something that happened to them.
I really enjoyed this book, except it's ending, because this book ends from no where, I was reading when suddenly it was over, it has a sudden ending. I hope there is a second book, because it left me with a lot of questions.
The author, John Marsden has a really good way of interpretating the girls feeling, actions and beliefs. I also think he has a good creativity.
This is what the book Letters from inside, written by John Marsden is about. I really enjoyed reading this book, and recommend it to girls age 12 - 15, because it's a more juvenile book.

If you couldn't figure out what happened at the end... in the words of another reviewer (hope she doesn't mind me quoting her): "read Mandy's last letter and the dream Tracy has twards the end!!!" I was pretty sure about what happened, but the dream makes it almost certain. Anyway, read this book. It's good, but not as good as Tomorrow, when the War Began. The Australian expressions might make it a bit strange for American readers, but not too confusing. Recommended for ages 13 up-- younger kids would probably be disturbed by it or not understand. The main characters are 16 year olds (15 at the beginning.) I am 15.

I picked this up the other day at the library, not expecting much. But, I couldn't put it down! It is one of the best books I have ever read!

Mandy and Tracey form a strange friendship ~ they've never actually met, they just write letters back and forth (pen-pals, I guess you could call it...though in the book Mandy clearly states she hates that phrase). Mandy tells Tracey all about her family, her friends, and her boyfriends. Tracey writes all about her rich family, her horses, her glorious vacations, etc. But - one of the girls isn't telling the truth. When Mandy and Tracey start getting into more serious, darker discussions, the book really, really gets interesting.

One day, the letters from one of the girls (I won't say which one) stop, and are sent back to the other girl, marked "Return to Sender." What happens to Tracey and Mandy's friendship?

I love this book, I've read it twice since I got it and its just amazing! The cliffhangre ending is a little annoying, but it's been said at least twice, read about Tracey's dreams and Mandy's last letter, I bet you can figure it out.

Overall grade: A++

This book contains excellent choices from the writings of Jonathan Edwards, the first great philosopher in the American colonies, including some of his earliest writings, mostly just philosophical or biological musings. It reflects some interesting developments in the maturation of his thinking. It also has letters to friends, colleagues, and family members. Some of his most well-known sermons are alongside some representative samples of his sermons. Unfortunately, there is room for only excerpts from his longer works, such as The Religious Affections, but that can't be helped in an affordable popular anthology. If you want all of his works, but the complete works from the same publisher. If you just want a representative sample of some of the best works of this great theologian and philosopher, get this.

When Marina is sent to boarding school, she learns that the students are required to keep journals. Gradually, Marina starts to confide in her journal. Since Marina doesn't talk, writing is her only form of communication, until a nice girl in her dorm begins to talk to her, unlike the others. Marina and this girl become friends, even without words. Throughout the book, the story of who and where Marina's father is becomes more clear. Also, why she doesn't speak. I thought that this book was great, and I could not stop reading it! John Marsden does a wonderful job of gradually unfolding the mystery of Marina, as he does in some of his previous books. All in all, this book is excellent and I strongly reccomend it to all!

I have so much to tell you about this book. It is an Australian icon, written by one of Australian teenagers most admired writers. John Marsden creates a character who is in the depth of emotional trauma and unable to communicate with the outside world. Marina is a fascinating character, through her diary the reader is able to comprehend her detachment from society and her inability to reveal her feelings. Marina's emotionless facade slowly deteriorates as she returns to the reality of her world. The book preaches a million lessons which any reader will most certainly ponder, but, not in such a way that the book lacks a captivating story line. Marina's ability to forgive her father for distorting her face with acid and her effort to survive in the face of adversity are an inspiration. So Much To Tell You is easy to read, yet, encompasses a story which reveals too many morals to ever fully explore. Hoo Roo!

This book was John Marsden's first novel, and it's a great read. The story is entirely from the point of view of Marina through her diary entries. She doesn't speak anymore and in boarding school her only outlet is the journal that she has to keep for English.

As the story progresses, Marsden gives us tantalising hints of what is going on in her life, what happened to make her this way, which is nicely resolved by the end of the story.

If the story ends too soon for you, the sequel "Take my word for it," does the same sort of thing with another girl living in the same dorm. She sees the events of "So Much to Tell You" from a different viewpoint, and the story goes on past the ending of the first book.

This is a great read for teens. John Marsden was a teacher for many years, and really understands how young people think. It is mainly a girls book, however, unlike the Tomorrow series which has a more general appeal due to its action orientation.