John Marsden’s classic novel comes to audio, masterfully narrated by Kate Hosking.

CBCA Book of the Year Award, Older Readers, 1988.

Alan Marshall Prize for Children’s Literature, Victorian Premier’s Awards, 1988.

Selected by the American Library Association as a Best Book for Young Adults.

She watches; she dreams. She sees more than they realise. She has worries and fears, hopes and desires. She is troubled; she is angry. Above all, she is lonely. She may be someone you know. She may be you. In So Much to Tell You she tells her story. With humour and insight, with sensitivity and strength, with painful honesty. You will never forget her.

“impressive emotional power, style, freshness and originality” — Children’s Book Council of Australia

“Marsden’s work is stunning. Its impact is permanent. MUST reading” — English Journal (USA)

Marina hasn't spoken since the tragic, life-altering event that left her face scarred. Now at boarding school, she must keep a journal for English class. John Marsden's writing is artful without being self-conscious. With consummate skill, he has Marina record the events around her and, through them, reveal herself. Kate Hosking's voice is older, deeper than we'd expect from a 14-year-old, but her matter-of-fact delivery of painful facts keeps the focus on the story, and her interpretation of Marina embodies every bit of the damaged teenager. Marina writes the truth as she sees it, including letters from her emotionally unavailable mother, and listeners will find themselves rooting for her as she struggles from her silent world. S.J.H. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine

 

John Marsden's writing is artful without being self-conscious. With consummate skill, he has Marina record the events around her and, through them, reveal herself.

 

Impressive emotional power, style, freshness and originality

 

"Marsden's work is stunning. Its impact is permanent. MUST reading"

 

"written with unusual skill and insight into the teenage mind"

 

John Marsden lives in Tye River, Victoria. He is Australia’s most popular writer of young adult fiction. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide and he has won, or been short-listed for, every major award for young adult literature in Australia, including the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year, the National Children’s Book awards and numerous children’s choice awards. The gripping war series, which began with Tomorrow when the War Began, has broken all sales records for young adult fiction. Burning for Revenge was awarded the Bookdata-ABA Book of the Year Award (1998). John Marsden’s move into picture books has been highly acclaimed, following the release of Prayer for the 21st Century in 1997 and Norton’s Hut in 1998. The Rabbits was named CBC Book of the Year in 1999.

So Much To Tell You by John Marsden
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