Tomorrow, When the War Began
John Marsden
About this book
When Ellie and six of her friends return home from a camping trip deep in the bush, they find things hideously wrong -- their families gone, houses empty and abandoned, pets and stock dead. Gradually they begin to comprehend that their country has been invaded and everyone in the town has been taken prisoner. As the horrible reality of the situation becomes evident they have to make a life-and-death decision: to run back into the bush and hide, to give themselves up to be with their families, or to stay and try to fight. This reveting, tautly-drawn novel seems at times to be only a step away from today's headlines.
Censorship history
Tomorrow, When the War Began was banned or restricted in United States in 2024 for depictions of violence. This reflects the recurring tension between protecting readers from disturbing content and suppressing honest accounts of human experience.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | Violence |