Synopses & Reviews
Set in the current day, this is the final book in Morris Gleitzman's series that began with Once, continued with Then and is . . . Now. Felix is a grandfather. He has achieved much in his life and is widely admired in the community. He has mostly buried the painful memories of his childhood, but they resurface when his granddaughter Zelda comes to stay with him. Together they face a cataclysmic event armed only with their gusto and love—an event that helps them achieve salvation from the past, but also brings the possibility of destruction. Now is one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012
Review
"A clever and satisfying way of coming full circle." —
School Library Journal"A powerful conclusion to Felix's story." —
VOYA"Zelda, impulsive but loving, is a credible narrator whose feelings and actions propel the story, which is equally hers and Felixs." —
The Horn Book* "A poignant close to an affecting and heartrending history." —
Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Brilliant in its realism." —
Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for
Once: A Sydney Taylor Honor Book
A CBC Australia Honor Book * "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 Praise for Then: A CBC Australia Honor Book
A Guardian shortlist book * "The innocence and maturity of Felix's narrative voice conveys human resilience when faced with the impossible." —Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Sequel to the searing Once . . . , this tale of young people trying to survive in Poland during World War II is equally powerful." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Synopsis
Set in the current day, this is the final book in Morris Gleitzman's series that began with Once, continued with Then and is . . . Now.
Felix is a grandfather. He has achieved much in his life and is widely admired in the community. He has mostly buried the painful memories of his childhood, but they resurface when his granddaughter Zelda comes to stay with him. Together they face a cataclysmic event armed only with their gusto and love--an event that helps them achieve salvation from the past, but also brings the possibility of destruction.
Now is one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012
About the Author
Morris Gleitzman has been a sugar-mill employee, frozen-chicken defroster, fashion-industry trainee, department-store Santa, and screenwriter, among other things. Now hes one of Australias best-loved childrens book authors, with books published worldwide.