About This Book
Darkness, be My Friend is the fourth installment in John Marsden's acclaimed "Tomorrow" series, continuing the gripping story of Ellie and her group of teenage friends. After surviving an enemy invasion of Australia, they return to their occupied homeland, no longer just hiding, but actively participating in the resistance. The book focuses on their dangerous mission to guide New Zealand soldiers in a strategic attack on the Wirrawee airfield. It explores themes of courage, resilience, friendship, and the harsh realities of war, as these young protagonists are forced to make impossible choices and confront immense peril. Ideal for mature young adult readers, this book offers a raw and intense look at survival and resistance.
As survivors of an enemy invasion of their homeland, Ellie and her friends return to Australia as guides for soldiers from New Zealand who plan an attack on the Wirrawee airfield.
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Discussion Prompts
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How do Ellie and her friends show courage in this book? What does courage mean to you?
2
What are some of the difficult choices the characters have to make, and why are they so hard?
3
How important is teamwork and friendship when facing extreme challenges, like the characters in this story?
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What do you think it would be like to live in a country that has been invaded? How would you feel?
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This book shows young people taking on adult responsibilities. What are the pros and cons of this?
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