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I'm dreaming of the boy in the tree. I tell him stories. About the Jellicoe School and the Townies and the Cadets from a school in Sydney. I tell him about the war between us for territory. And I tell him about Hannah, who lives in the unfinished house by…

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1 author picked On the Jellicoe Road as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Whilst initially a little confusing with time jumps, this twisting story pulled me into the depths of despair with Taylor in the best possible way. It was dark and emotional and I felt like this book had a grip around my throat that was progressively tightening. I read this twice back to back it was so good.

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