Once

Once

by Morris Gleitzman
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 01/08/2005

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Winner - Australian Book Industry Awards 2011

Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2007

Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2007

Honour Award - CBC Book of the Year 2006

Honour Award - Sydney Taylor (Jewish) Award 2011


'Haunting... dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope.' The Guardian


Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad.

Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house.

Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh.

My name is Felix.

This is my story.


The powerful and moving story of a young boy named Felix who, during the Holocaust, tries to survive and make sense of the world around him. Told with humour and heart, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the darkest chapters in human history and serves as a reminder of the resilience and hope that can be found even in the most dire of circumstances.


*The reference at the end of the book to readers' notes refers to the teachers' notes which can be found at our Education Centre.


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'Tension builds swiftly in this wrenching tale . . . poignant.' Publishers Weekly, starred review

'Extols the power of storytelling in the face of tragedy.' The Horn Book, starred review

'Brilliant in its realism.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review


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Other books in the series:

Once

Then

Now

After

Soon

Maybe

Always

ISBN:
9781742284897
9781742284897
Category:
Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
01-08-2005
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Australia
Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen.

After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience.

He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 36 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors.

In February 2018 Morris was chosen as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018-19.

I want to be an ambassador for the fears and hopes and dreams and dreads that young people have as they contemplate and navigate today’s world, and also as they think about the possibilities of their future adult worlds,’ Gleitzman said.

‘Much of my time will be spent championing stories as a medium for young people to engage creatively with those possibilities. Stories reveal themselves in our imaginations, our intellects and our emotions—all places where we work on our own destinies.’

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