Set in the current day, this is the final book in Morris Gleitzman's series that began withOnce, continued withThenand 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 lovean event that helps them achieve salvation from the past, but also brings the possibility of destruction.
Nowis one ofKirkus Reviews'Best Children's Books of 2012
Morris Gleitzmanhas been a sugar-mill employee, frozen-chicken defroster, fashion-industry trainee, department-store Santa, and screenwriter, among other things. Now he's one of Australia's best-loved children's book authors, with books published worldwide. He is the author of
Once,
Then, and
Now.
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 Felix's. The Horn Book
* A poignant close to an affecting and heartrending history. Publishers Weekly, starred review
* Brilliant in its realism. Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* Tension builds swiftly in this wrenching tale . . . poignant. Publishers Weekly, starred review on Once
* Extols the power of storytelling in the face of tragedy. The Horn Book, starred review on Once
* The innocence and maturity of Felix's narrative voice conveys human resilience when faced with the impossible. Publishers Weekly, starred review on Then
* Sequel to the searingOnce. . . , this tale of young people trying to survive in Poland du
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