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Titles in This Set
Once
Then
Now
After
Maybe
Soon
Always
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124192655
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: 9-12 years
Overview
The Once series by Morris Gleitzman follows Felix, a young Jewish boy, across seven unforgettable novels set during and after the Holocaust. This complete 7-book paperback collection brings together Once, Then, Now, After, Maybe, Soon and Always in one heartfelt set, tracing Felix's story from wartime Poland through to old age. Beautifully written and quietly devastating, these books are treasured by schools, parents and young readers alike as an essential introduction to one of history's darkest chapters, delivered with warmth, humour and hope.
About the Books
Once introduces ten-year-old Felix, who has spent nearly four years in a Catholic orphanage believing his Jewish booksellers parents are coming back for him. When he flees in search of them, he discovers the horrifying reality of Nazi-occupied Poland. Then continues Felix's journey alongside his friend Zelda, as they attempt to survive under a false identity while the threat of the concentration camps looms ever closer. Now shifts perspective to Felix's granddaughter, exploring how the past continues to shape families generations later. After follows Felix as he loses everything he holds dear and must decide whether to fight back or keep running. Maybe finds an older Felix, now a teenager, seeking a new life in post-war Europe with the chance to emigrate to Australia. Soon is set in the chaos of 1945 Poland, where Felix must protect a baby amid the lawlessness following liberation. Always, the concluding novel, revisits Felix fifteen years after readers first met him, reflecting on all he has survived. Together, the seven books form a profoundly moving account of courage, loss, and resilience, praised internationally for making history accessible to young readers without ever losing its emotional truth.
About the Author
Morris Gleitzman is a British-Australian author renowned for his children's and young adult fiction, including the Once series and Two Weeks with the Queen. He served as the Australian Children's Laureate from 2018-2019, recognised for his skill in tackling difficult, serious subjects with warmth, humour and empathy. Gleitzman's books have won and been shortlisted for numerous children's literature awards worldwide, and he remains one of the most widely read and respected authors writing for young people today.
Why You'll Love This Set
A powerful, unforgettable saga that introduces young readers to the Holocaust with honesty and heart. Perfect for gifting, home reading or the classroom, this complete paperback collection is a must-have addition to any bookshelf.
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