Text Type - Young adult action Novel
Text Title - Tomorrow when the war began
Author - John Marsden
This text is about a young group of teenagers adventure out into the bush “hell” to camp there as they thought it would be a calming and exciting getaway but they were mistaken… While they sit and glare upon the stars their eyes are bombarded with the vision of loud military aircraft flying above they can't help but become curious of this strange encounter . While they thought of this strange happening they began to recognise that these strange aircraft's were flying in the direction of their town “Wirrawee”.
A key message in the text and something that made be think about it was the friendships and relationships between the characters, As I read through the text I thought that managing a relationship through a crisis would be very difficult but as a friendship I think is much needed as you traverse through the book these characters face very challenging problems and must face them together. I believe the author is trying to tell us that when faced with a problem the friends around you are the ones best suited to help you. As these characters did... The bonds between them strengthen and become much more closer.
My favourite character in the text was Ellie because she is a natural leader with confidence and a positive attitude. She made decisions for the group that benefited them. She had everyone's best interests in mind. She is an awesome friend and an even better leader which everyone can look up to. She is a conclusive problem solver and had to make many difficult choices for the group.
This story made me think on my attitude towards the repercussions that happen when I make an irrational decision or choice and the consequences that I will receive when I make them. As I read through the text the problem solving and decision making in the text was an important factor for their survival, I found it very interesting.
I would recommend this to an older/mature audience because...
this is a chapter book and it dives in depth on a scenario of what would happen if your town was invaded, it is a very detailed book with a lot of scenes and events that hook you in to read more I found this book interesting and is why I recommend it.
