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The preteen bookworm in me rejoiced when a copy of john marsden s first book for adults was pressed into my hands. John marsden born 27 september 1950 is an australian writer and school principal. John marsden grew up in three states of australia, and now lives in victoria. Candlebark is in a beautiful forest near hanging rock, and is johns proudest achievement.
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