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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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“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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Author:John Marsden

“Some people wake up drowsy. Some people wake up energized. I wake up dead.”

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“So I found myself telling my own stories. It was strange: as I did it I realised how much we get shaped by our stories. It's like the stories of our lives make us the people we are. If someone had no stories, they wouldn't be human, wouldn't exist. And if my stories had been different I wouldn't be the person I am.”

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Book:The Night is for Hunting

Source: The Night is for Hunting

“It seems like suffering's the only time we can see what's essential. If peace ever comes back I'm making a vow: I'll design myself special glasses. They'll block out whether people are fat or thin or beautiful or weird-looking, whether they have pimples or birthmarks or different coloured skin. They'll do everything suffering's done for us, but without the pain. I'm going to wear those glasses for the rest of my life.”

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Book:The Night is for Hunting

Source: The Night is for Hunting

“The Bible just said ‘Thou shalt not kill’, then told hundreds of stories of people killing each other and becoming heroes, like David with Goliath.”

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Book:Tomorrow, When the War Began

Source: Tomorrow, When the War Began

“Don't treat people as you think they are, treat them as you think they are capable of becoming.”

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Book:While I Live: The Ellie Chronicles 1: The Ellie Chronicles

Source: While I Live: The Ellie Chronicles 1: The Ellie Chronicles

“A few people would suffer, but a lot of people would be better off.' 'It's just not right,' said Kevin stubbornly. 'Maybe not. But neither's your way of looking at it. There doesn't have to be a right side and a wrong side. both sides can be right, or both sides can be wrong.”

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Book:Tomorrow, When the War Began

Source: Tomorrow, When the War Began

About the Author

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

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