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John Marsden, born on September 27, 1950, is an Australian writer known for his works in young adult literature. His books often explore themes of growth, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among readers.

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Famous John Marsden Quotes

“People just sticking names on places, so that no one could see those places properly any more. Every time they looked at them or thought about them the the first thing they saw was a huge big sign saying 'Housing Commission' or 'private school' or 'church' or 'mosque' or 'synagogue'. They stopped looking once they saw those signs.”

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“I'm a person of the mountains and the open paddocks and the big empty sky, that's me, and I knew if I spent too long away from all that I'd die; I don't know what of, I just knew I'd die.”

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Book:A Killing Frost

Source: A Killing Frost

“This is the most complicated relationship since Romeo and Juliet," she complained. "You're both hopeless. I mean, what is the big problem? You love him. He adores you. You get together and live happily ever after. Any questions? No, of course not. That'll be ten dollars, thank you.”

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Book:The Other Side of Dawn

Source: The Other Side of Dawn

“We believed we were safe. That was the big fantasy.”

Bigs Fantasy Safe

Book:Tomorrow, When the War Began

Source: Tomorrow, When the War Began

“...."we saw this big dark red leech hanging off his back. We were dancing round yelling: ‘We’ll burn it off! Get the petrol! Stay still Mr Kassar, you can trust us!’ He wimped out though, and made us use salt. Very boring.”

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Book:Burning for Revenge

Source: Burning for Revenge

“So, that was Nature's way. The mosquito felt pain and panic but the dragonfly knew nothing of cruelty. Humans would call it evil, the big dragonfly destroying the mosquito and ignoring the little insects suffering. Yet humans hated mosquitoes too, calling them vicious and bloodthirsty. All these words, words like 'evil' and 'vicious', they meant nothing to Nature. Yes, evil was a human invention.”

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Book:The Tomorrow Series: Tomorrow When the War Began

Source: The Tomorrow Series: Tomorrow When the War Began

About the Author

Born: September 27, 1950
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 76

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