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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Marsden's Best, but a good read..., Jun 19 2003
I was very excited to read this book having already read John's "Tomorrow" series, and some of his single books like "Checkers". But, this book was VERY hard to follow. I'm in 9th grade, and I really couldn't figure out some of the key points until I reread the book again and looked up a summary on the internet. But, once you can figure out what is going on, this book really is good. The main character, Marina, had her face scarred by acidic fluid (read the book to find out why), and now she doesn't speak, anymore or to anyone. There Marina is shoved to a boarding school where she keeps a journal about her silent life. The book leads you to believe that Marina hates her father and this is not true, she is really just upset. Overall I gave it 3 stars, but I would recommend that you are at least a teen before you try to attack this one, or read some of Johnï¿s single books like ï¿Letters from the Insideï¿ or ï¿Checkersï¿.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
unforgettable story by John Marsden, April 14 2002
During 8th grade, the most impressive book that I read this year is probably eWaiting for the Rainh by Sheila Gordon that we read as a novel in our class room, and gSo Much to Tell Youh by John Marsden. John Marsden has written lots of great novels, and if you read one of them, the plot of this story is unforgettable and the book that I have read of him s all really good stories. The title gSo Much to Tell Youh it gives the reader the theme how important it is to tell the others how you think about your opinion before itfs too late. This title of the book really has a connection to whatfs going on in the actual story.
The book that I read by John Marsden gSo Much to Tell Youh is about a girl who forgot how to talk because of her family problem. Her mom put her in a boarding school after she had attend some psychology classes, but it didnft make any different to her. But when she moved to boarding school, she had fear of being with normal kids, they can talk, they can laugh, and they enjoy their school time. But as later on, she started to make friends that care about her and whofs always there for her when she needs help, she makes day by day a bit of progress that she didnft make in a hospital.
This story, after I have done reading it, it is really unforgettable story that I have read. It made me sad, when she was, it mad me feel happy and also excited when she made new friends and made a provement to her talking. This book is a really impressive, and makes the readers really think about how she is feeling about moving to the school, all changed friends, and living in a boarding school without her family. I really recommend this book because this is a really interesting book; this is a really good book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An intrigating story, Jan 25 2002
Did you ever wonder about the importance of knowing how to communicate is? Well, language is a powerful symbol of emotions flowing between people. John Marsden wrote this book in order to help people progress and communicate as much as you can.
All began that day when Marina realized she couldn't speak anymore, and was sent to a hospital because of a horrible accident she had. Since she was not showing any progression she was sent to this strange boarding school, but at least it was better than being in the hospital all day surrounded by four scary walls. She didn't want to think or talk about it until the day she was forced by her English teacher to write on a plain notebook every day. At first she didn't want to, but as she felt more confident on herself she began writing about what she saw, what she felt and what she had gone through. Slowly she was able to call her notebook her personal best friend. It was the only place were she could let go her anger and fears. She was afraid someone would someday open it and get to know all about her. By writing in her journal, Marina was able to unfold all her life and let the trauma out. She felt miserable, but something strange was going on, even though she was timid, mute and had a big ugly scar on her face, most of the girls were being nice with her. Marina had to share her room with other eight girls. Cathy, was the thin one, tall a great writer of poems, and kind. She helped her to start incorporating with the others, but not bye speaking. As Marina got to know everybody well her face started to show expressions: Happiness, sadness and gratitude. Sophie was the boyish, pretty girl who found Marina very irritating. Lisa was the strong and silent one, and Kate was the loudest one and who's sort of crude. All of these girls may seem perfect, but they also had problems going on through their lives, which they didn't show. Girls were not judging her on what she looked, but on who she was. Will Marina ever speak again? Will she have more confidence on herself? Will she be able to unite her family?
This book is fast paced and actually is a page-turner because you want to know what's going to happen next. I recommend it mostly for girls all ages who are mature enough and don't know themselves, but are seeking to, and want to know about the importance of communication. Throughout this book you learn to cherish yourself and that by writing you can get your feelings, fears and problems. Without having to think it twice, I can easily say I loved the book. You may be wondering why. I liked the book, because through the way I was reading it, I got understand not every person in the world is happy, everypody has his or her pains and shames. A great deal of communication got opened in my heart. What would it be like, if people wouldn't communicate? This tremendous book written by John Marsden deserves five stars. It was the winner of the 1990 Christopher award.
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