Books like Darkness, be my friend (Tomorrow #4) by John Marsden
When an invading force destroys their homeland, Ellie and her band of teenage survivors are left to navigate a world of danger and loss. Their resilience is tested when they are tasked with guiding New Zealand soldiers in a planned attack on the Wirrawee airfield. This story explores themes of courage, survival, and the deep bonds between friends as they confront the harsh realities of war and the moral complexities of guerrilla tactics.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: John Marsden
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