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** One of the best authors in Australian history. ** John Marsden was born in Victoria, Australia in 1950. John attended many different primary schools. During his 4th and 6th years at primary school his teachers encouraged him to write. At the age of nine, John decided that he wanted to become an author. He attended the King’s school, Parramatta, a strict military school in Sydney, for seven years. He then went on to attend the University of Sydney, before deciding that a career in law would be too boring. So he dropped out and drifted around for nearly ten years. When John was 28 he began a teaching course, which he adored from the start. Launching into his teaching career he became more and more interested in writing. In 1987 he succeeded in publishing his first book, “So Much to Tell You”. A whole string of successful hits followed. Including, the “Tomorrow” series and “Ellie Chronicles”. John has now sold more than 2 ½ million books in Australia alone. He is also an international best-seller with many major awards to his credit. John’s interest in teaching has never worn down. In 1998 he bought a large estate of 850 acres in Melbourne. For eight years he ran extremely popular writing courses and camps, before finally building a school on the estate. The school was named Candlebark and runs from years prep to year 8. The school has been an amazing success with up to four year waiting lists. John Marsden is an amazing man, his stories, his past and his present. The books that he has created may possibly be some of the best ever written. Tomorrow, When the War Began The Dead of Night A Killing Frost Darkness, Be My Friend Burning For Revenge The Night is for Hunting The Other Side of Dawn While I Live Incurable Circle of Flight Winter Checkers So Much To Tell You Dear Miffy And many, many more!
 * John Marsden **
 * Book List  **
 * Tomorrow Series **
 * Ellie Chronicles **
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