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The gripping first instalment in Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Felix series, followed by Then, After, Soon, Maybe, Now and Always.



Winner - Australian Book Industry Awards 2011
Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2007
Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2007
Honour Award - CBC Book of the Year 2006
Honour Award - Sydney Taylor (Jewish) Award 2011

Haunting... dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope.' The Guardian



Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad.
 Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house.
Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh.
My name is Felix.
This is my story.

The powerful and moving story of a young boy named Felix who, during the Holocaust, tries to survive and make sense of the world around him. Told with humour and heart, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the darkest chapters in human history and serves as a reminder of the resilience and hope that can be found even in the most dire of circumstances.

'Tension builds swiftly in this wrenching tale . . . poignant.'
Publishers Weekly, starred review

'Extols the power of storytelling in the face of tragedy.'
The Horn Book, starred review

'Brilliant in its realism.'
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Now
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Once Series
  3. Print length
    160 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    13.7 x 1.2 x 21.7 cm
  6. Publisher
    Puffin
  7. Publication date
    1 August 2005
  8. ISBN-10
    0143301950
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0143301950
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About the Author

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 43 books, he's one of Australia's most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2018-2019.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin; 1st edition (1 August 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143301950
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143301950
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.7 x 1.2 x 21.7 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Australia on 5 December 2021
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I have read this book before and it’s just as good as when I read it before. It tells the story of a boy called Felix who lives in an orphanage. It makes you cry it makes you laugh it’s super well written
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on 27 May 2020
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Wow? Just wow. This book is truly amazing, and I enjoyed reading it a lot. Though there are some sad parts in it, Felix has stayed brave. I just wish I could say the same for myself.
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Jamon
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Reviewed in Australia on 12 August 2018
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I had this book in school and didn't read it. I was not interested. That was years ago, I decided to give the book a chance and it was actually a good read. Fast paced and adventurous. I would happily recommend this book.
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Charlie
5.0 out of 5 stars really fantastic
Reviewed in Australia on 21 May 2018
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A really sad but good book.

It was about a boy called Felix and his parents went... well, somewhere, at least. He got sent to an orphanage and he found a whole carrot in his soup. then he meets a girl called Zelda and becomes friends with her and both hate Nazis and try not to be attacked by them...
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Justin
5.0 out of 5 stars Once
Reviewed in Australia on 29 July 2020
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Exciting sad and emotional story I loved the book and I loved to picture it in my head. And I liked the letter on the last page. You should read it
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Shorty
5.0 out of 5 stars Once
Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2020
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This is an amazing book I couldn’t put it down once I borrowed it( I got it a couple days ago and just finished reading it)
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Louise Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series
Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2021
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The series arrived very quickly. Thank you so much.
Cheers
Louise
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Jane Sadler
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever
Reviewed in Australia on 6 June 2017
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I loved this book, it is adventurous and sad. It is also happy. Now I know what those Nazis did to Jews and it was horrible. I love how Felix and Zelda never ever EVER give up. this is a must read for all 6th graders and above.
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laura steedman
5.0 out of 5 stars Mischa (10 years old)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2022
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I loved Once. It was really nice to listen to someone's story and how they lived their life. Once is about a boy called Felix who lived in an orphanage and then left to go and find his parents. He also saved a girl from a burning house (Zelda).

I would recommend it to people over the age of 9 or 10 because it is about death and Adolf Hitler. Parents would like this book as well, and it is also good for people who like history.

There are some details about deaths in WW2. It gave me the shivers and made me feel really sad.

This book was really nice and I hope you really enjoy it like I did.
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Ruth zwilling
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!!
Reviewed in Canada on 3 May 2019
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I've read this to my grade 6 students and they loved it!!
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Hari S
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in India on 3 August 2020
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A very moving and gripping book. It also helped me know about the Second World War, Nazis and the Jews. Felt immensely sad for the Jews.
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Daniela M
5.0 out of 5 stars Tutti i bambini dovrebbero leggerlo
Reviewed in Italy on 13 January 2020
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Arrivato in un solo giorno come promesso. È un libro che tutti i bambini dovrebbero leggere poiché ha la capacità di farli innamorare della lettura. Mio figlio, che non ama la lettura, mi ha chiesto già di prendergli tutti i libri che seguono a questo
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Sany
4.0 out of 5 stars El poder de las palabras
Reviewed in Spain on 13 November 2018
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Morris Gleitzman nos transporta a la Segunda Guerra Mundial de la mano de Felix Salinger, un niño judío huérfano con un don especial: tiene una imaginación desbordante y una facilidad muy grande para inventarse historias de la nada en muy poco tiempo. Es un niño y como tal se comporta. No entiende qué está pasando a su alrededor por más que intenta buscarle explicaciones lógicas y desde su punto de vista. En cualquier caso, no se conforma y su empeño en cambiar su situación actual sea al precio que sea, le lleva a vivir las aventuras más increíbles que podría imaginarse.
Una forma diferente, amena y muy buena de contarle a los más pequeños de casa, qué fue el Holocausto. Muy recomendable.
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