Phantom’s Blog

Tomorrow, When the War Began is a book written by John Marsden. It revolves around seven teenagers who decide to go on a camping trip in a place they call Hell. It’s a great place to camp. The also go over Commemeration Day Weekend, and at that time the whole town of Wirrawee is having a show. Invaders from an unknown country come and take the place over overnight, on the night of the show. When the group go back to the outside world, they are surprised to find the place empty. They later discover that Australia is getting taken over by other people, to bring the people from their crowded country into Australia for settling.

The names of the seven teens are: Ellie, who narrates the story, Fi, Homer, Lee, Kevin, Corrie and Robyn. Later after going into town they pick up another friend who is hiding named Chris. The eight of them live in Hell for a few weeks. Over time they plot against the enemy by igniting the petrol in a motor mower, killing two and injuring one soldier. Later, they blow up a bridge, which is a major inconvenience to the enemy, as they need this bridge to transport things from the bay. Eventually we see Corrie get shot in the back, and Kevin is willing to drive her to the hospital in a Merc, to get her stitched up. In a bit of a side story we see relationships go between Ellie and Lee, as well as between Homer and Fi.

Overall this book is awesome. If you haven’t read it yet, go out and buy it, read it, then buy and read the rest of the series.

“Seven teenagers take a trip to Hell.”
“And seven teenagers come back. To Hell.”