John Marsden
John Marsden (27 September 1950 – December 2024) was an Australian writer and educator. He wrote more than 40 books in his career. He was known for his young adult novel Tomorrow, When the War Began. He began writing for children while working as a teacher. His first book, So Much to Tell You, published in 1987.
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| Born | 27 September 1950 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | December 2024 (aged 74) Australia |
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| Period | 1987–2021 |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
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| Spouse | Kristin Marsden |
| Children | 6 (step-children) |
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Marsden died at home in Australia in December 2024, at the age of 74.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Australian writer John Marsden, author of Tomorrow series, dies aged 74" (in en-AU). ABC News. 2024-12-18. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-18/australian-author-john-marsden-dies-aged-74/104743222. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ↑ Crowther, Linnea (18 December 2024). "John Marsden (1950–2024), Tomorrow, When the War Began author". Legacy.com. Retrieved 18 December 2024.