1 . Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden is a fantastic novel that is about seven teenagers who go on a hike for a week to a remote wilderness called Hell. When the group return home,they discover that their country has been invaded. Their families have been taken prisoner and their town is in a mess. After a series of terrifying adventures, they move back to Hell for safety reasons. While there, the group work out their choices. They decide that they will make their base in Hell but that they will not just hide. They will try to do something for their country and fight against the enemy.
The story is told from the point of view of Ellie, one of the teenagers. She has been chosen by the group as the one who should record what has happened. Ellie’s description of the story shows how seven normal teenagers can change from being innocent high school students to courageous heroes fighting for their country. Desperate and extraordinary events are described one minute and normal teenage worries and emotions the next. For example, Ellie is thinking about happy things at the same time as she is concerned about whether her parents are alive and working out ways to survive.
The main characters are Ellie, Lee, Fi, Corrie, Kevin, Robyn and Homer, and a boy named Chris who they find in hiding later on in their adventures. At the end of the book,great changes occur. The teenage characters have all grown in each other’s eyes and learned a great deal about war, about life and death, and about themselves.
Tomorrow, When the War Began is a realistic story with nervousness, excitement and fear. I found it “spellbinding” — in fact, I can’t wait to read it in one day. I think it’s worth reading for everyone.
1. What happens during the teenagers’ first stay in Hell?| A．Their country is at war. | B．They get separated. |
| C．They find prisoners there. | D．Their nation gives up their land. |
| A．It is highly praised by critics. | B．It is written in the first person. |
| C．It features the struggle of teenagers at school. | D．It encourages people to get on with each other. |
| A．The plot. | B．The setting. | C．The ending. | D．The characters. |
| A．Realistic. | B．Ridiculous. | C．Interesting. | D．Historical. |
2 . Will you expect your child to be fond of reading? Here are some good choices for you.
I Used to be a Fish
The book is an entry level popular science book written by Tom Sullivan. A little boy, who was inspired by a fish, fueled by imagination to tell of his own life’s story, which introduces the history of human evolution (进化). The book has been praised by many people in the industry, as well as by many parents.
The Wind in the Willows
The book published in 1908, is a series of animal tales by British writer Kenneth Grahame, at first as bedtime stories for his son. The work, with its vivid descriptions of the countryside and exciting adventures, became a classic of English children’s literature.
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web is a children’s book by American author E.B. White, published in 1952. Charlotte, a spider, lost her life to save Wilbur, a pig by writing about his stories in her web (网). Publishers Weekly lists the book as the best selling children’s book of all time.
The Little Prince
The Little Prince was written in 1942 by French Writer Antoine de Saint Exupery. The Little Prince is a pure and blue boy who comes from the solar system. He passed through various stars, and later he arrived at the Earth, trying to find solutions to loneliness and pain.
1. Which book is suitable to read if a child wants to know where human comes from?| A．I Used to be a Fish | B．The Wind in the Willows | C．Charlotte’s Web | D．The Little Prince |
| A．I Used to be a Fish is spoken highly of by many people. |
| B．Charlotte’s Web listed the best book of all time tells the story of friendship. |
| C．The Little Prince is about a sad boy who wants to ease his bad feelings. |
| D．The Wind in the Willows was firstly written for Kenneth’s son as bedtime stories. |
| A．teenagers. | B．parents. | C．teachers. | D．book lovers. |
