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One of the reasons this humane and carefully crafted book is so readable is that the author celebrates ordinariness and childishness even as he chronicles terrible cruelty. But prepare for shock and tears (Nicolette Jones (On Then, Children's Book Of The Week) Sunday Times )
Haunting . . . dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope (Guardian on Once )
Haunting . . . dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope (Guardian on Once )
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Morris Gleitzman's acclaimed story of friends Felix and Zelda in Nazi-occupied Poland has captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide. In Now he delivers the final chapter, bringing this most moving of stories into the present day.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a big fan of Morris Gleitzman's highly underrated WWII series, and have been anticipating this title since I first read Once and Then over a year ago. Now is set in present day Australia and, though it's not the best of the trilogy, it's a brilliant end to Felix's heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful story.
Gleitzman's series has been consistently shocking, funny and important, and has mostly focused on Felix as a young boy. In Now, Felix is an old man, with a successful life and a loving family, including 11-year-old granddaughter Zelda. Her namesake comes from Felix's best friend Zelda, who heavily features in Once and Then, and who assists him in his bid to survive the Holocaust. It's a name that carries a lot of history for Felix, and is a name that his granddaughter is desperate to live up to.
A natural disaster strikes Felix's home, forcing both grandfather and granddaughter into confronting their demons, their fears and some home truths. Their relationship grows even more, as Zelda tries to help Felix come to terms with what he lost in the 1940s. It's not quite as heart-wrenching as Then, though I did tear up a few times as Felix relived his nightmare of a past.
As with previous books in the series, I wanted more, and could have read three times the relatively short page count. I love Felix, both as an innocent child and as a wise old man. He's the epitome of the word good, and is a fictional testament to all those people who survived the horrific events of the Holocaust. I'll never forget his story, or the stories of the real survivors who lived on to tell their tales.
Gleitzman's series has been consistently shocking, funny and important, and has mostly focused on Felix as a young boy. In Now, Felix is an old man, with a successful life and a loving family, including 11-year-old granddaughter Zelda. Her namesake comes from Felix's best friend Zelda, who heavily features in Once and Then, and who assists him in his bid to survive the Holocaust. It's a name that carries a lot of history for Felix, and is a name that his granddaughter is desperate to live up to.
A natural disaster strikes Felix's home, forcing both grandfather and granddaughter into confronting their demons, their fears and some home truths. Their relationship grows even more, as Zelda tries to help Felix come to terms with what he lost in the 1940s. It's not quite as heart-wrenching as Then, though I did tear up a few times as Felix relived his nightmare of a past.
As with previous books in the series, I wanted more, and could have read three times the relatively short page count. I love Felix, both as an innocent child and as a wise old man. He's the epitome of the word good, and is a fictional testament to all those people who survived the horrific events of the Holocaust. I'll never forget his story, or the stories of the real survivors who lived on to tell their tales.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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ONCE upon a time there was a 10 year old Jewish boy called Felix whose parents were taken away by the Nazis. THEN, his close friend and ally, Zelda, was taken away from him also. NOW, Felix is 80, living in Australia, and trying to protect another Zelda, his grandaughter who is also our narrator.
NOW is the conclusion to Morris Gleitzman's wonderful trilogy for children which brings us from 1940s Poland to present day Australia. The author insists that all three books can be read as stand-alones and I suppose that, technically, that is true but if you want to reap the full benefit of these short but powerful novels, you need to read them in the right order, Once, Then and Now.
Even though NOW is firmly set in the present, there are constant reminders of Felix's past experiences. Zelda has some idea of his past but has been sheltered from the more brutal episodes. She loves her Grandfather dearly but seems to inevitably end up getting into scrapes despite her best intentions - including nearly causing a bushfire. Indeed, the dreadful trauma wrought by the Victorian bushfires of 2009 are vividly presented here. At 167 pages, this is a quick yet substantial read and alongside its fellow novels, would be an excellent way to introduce children to the Holocaust without frightening them off completely.
Although perhaps less poignant than its predecessors, it is a fitting conclusion as we return to the present and see how future generations have been affected yet are still able to move ahead in a positive manner. The memory of Zelda lives on. I will ensure that my own children will get the opportunity to read this trilogy and recommend it to all adults too, especially when we need reminded to count our blessings.
NOW is the conclusion to Morris Gleitzman's wonderful trilogy for children which brings us from 1940s Poland to present day Australia. The author insists that all three books can be read as stand-alones and I suppose that, technically, that is true but if you want to reap the full benefit of these short but powerful novels, you need to read them in the right order, Once, Then and Now.
Even though NOW is firmly set in the present, there are constant reminders of Felix's past experiences. Zelda has some idea of his past but has been sheltered from the more brutal episodes. She loves her Grandfather dearly but seems to inevitably end up getting into scrapes despite her best intentions - including nearly causing a bushfire. Indeed, the dreadful trauma wrought by the Victorian bushfires of 2009 are vividly presented here. At 167 pages, this is a quick yet substantial read and alongside its fellow novels, would be an excellent way to introduce children to the Holocaust without frightening them off completely.
Although perhaps less poignant than its predecessors, it is a fitting conclusion as we return to the present and see how future generations have been affected yet are still able to move ahead in a positive manner. The memory of Zelda lives on. I will ensure that my own children will get the opportunity to read this trilogy and recommend it to all adults too, especially when we need reminded to count our blessings.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the 3 rd in a series that my 12 year old daughter and I have both read. They are thought provoking books with a lovely child innocence to them. I highly recommend them.
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Now, i like MG more than i did before
Once, i didn't know what book to buy;
Then, i dicovered Morris Gleitzman;
Now, i wish i'd read his books earlier;
After, i wrote a review about one of his... Read more
Then, i dicovered Morris Gleitzman;
Now, i wish i'd read his books earlier;
After, i wrote a review about one of his... Read more
Published 2 months ago by POPSTARYAS
Every single installment fabulous
I read all three and they were intriguing and amazingly written. Having been in the same room as morris gleitzman at a film festival this year and something someone pointed out to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kindling209MB
NOW
I read Once and Then over a year ago and found them to be two of the best books that I have read. Morris Gleitzman is a great author but I feel that Once really set the bar for... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Flo
A brilliant read.
Now by Morris Gleitzman is a brilliant book. It really grabs the reader and is full of emotion. Following the previous 2 stories Once and Then it makes a great ending book of... Read more
Published 16 months ago
disappointing idealism
Sorry - but whilst I cherish Once and Then as outstanding teaching materials - - - this feels like a commercial spin off. I feel MG is capable of better
Published 19 months ago by Mum R
A Great Conclusion to the Trilogy
"Now" is the final part of the three book series and takes an interesting departure from the earlier books, "Once" and "Then". Read more
Published 20 months ago by P. Wilson
WOW
This book is truly amazing - so easy to read but so captivating. I loved it from the moment I picked it up and didn't want it to end! Read more
Published 22 months ago by SarahB
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