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Children's and Young Adult Fiction

Before the Bible

Burning for Revenge by John Marsden

Burning for Revenge by John Marsden

Pan Macmillan, $22.95 hb, 274 pp

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The fifth book in a planned series of seven would not be surprising if it were science fiction or fantasy. But Burning for Revenge is neither, rather its connections are with the much more currently unfashionable genres of adventure and war stories. And what a war adventure series it is. This fifth volume, in hardback, has been on the bestseller lists in this journal and daily newspapers since its publication – not usual for young adult books. The first, Tomorrow When the War Began, is fourth on Angus & Robertson’s Top 100 Books Voted by Australians – after Bryce Courtenay, but before the Bible!

 


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Burning for Revenge by John Marsden

Pan Macmillan, $22.95 hb, 274 pp

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.


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