The Rabbits

Cool School

Looking for Trouble

Creep Street

Inferno in Tokyo (AIO Imagination Station Books)

The Boy from Earth

Bad Day For Jayden

Daddy's T-shirt

Tomorrow

In 'Take My Word for It,' a novel by John Marsden, the story revolves around a young girl named Marina, who is the half-sister of Ellie Linton from Marsden's 'Tomorrow' series. The book is written in the form of a diary, which Marina uses to express her thoughts and feelings as she navigates the complexities of adolescence. Throughout the novel, Marina deals with typical teenage issues such as friendships, family dynamics, and self-discovery. However, she also faces darker challenges, including dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event that she can't fully remember. As Marina writes in her diary, she begins to piece together her memories and confronts the truth about what happened to her. The novel explores themes of resilience, healing, and the power of words to both conceal and reveal the truth.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

The Rabbits

John Marsden, Shaun Tan, 1998

Cool School

John Marsden, 1995

Looking for Trouble

John Marsden, 1996

Creep Street

John Marsden, 1996

Inferno in Tokyo (AIO Imagination Station Books)

Marianne Hering, 2017

The Boy from Earth

Richard Scrimger, 2004

Bad Day For Jayden

Tony Bradman, 2020

Daddy's T-shirt

Emily Austin, Kolorful Highlights, 2023