{"title":"Once","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"once-series-morris-gleitzman-6-books-set-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"The Once Series by Morris Gleitzman 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce\u003cbr\u003e\nThen\u003cbr\u003e\nNow\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter\u003cbr\u003e\nSoon\u003cbr\u003e\nMaybe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789526530383\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFollow Felix, a resourceful Jewish boy in Nazi-occupied Poland, across Morris Gleitzman's acclaimed six-book Once series. Beginning with Once, the collection traces Felix's escape from an orphanage, his fight to survive alongside his loyal friend Zelda, and the long, uncertain road through war and its aftermath. Told in Gleitzman's spare, wry, deeply humane voice, the series balances devastating loss with flashes of humor and hope. This complete paperback set brings all six novels together, making it an ideal introduction to historical fiction for middle-grade readers, classrooms, and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Once series follows Felix from the terrifying early days of the Nazi occupation of Poland through the long years of war and into its fragile aftermath. In Once, ten-year-old Felix leaves the relative safety of a Catholic orphanage convinced his parents are still out there, only to discover a country transformed by fear and persecution. Then finds Felix and his young companion Zelda adopting new identities to stay one step ahead of danger. After deepens the stakes as Felix loses those closest to him and is forced into the forests to survive alongside partisan fighters. Soon carries the story into 1946, as Felix returns to a devastated Poland to search for any trace of the life he once knew. Maybe continues Felix's postwar journey as he tries to build a future while old dangers and unresolved grief still linger. Now shifts to the present day, connecting an elderly Felix with a new generation and showing how the past continues to shape those who come after. Throughout, Gleitzman writes with unflinching honesty about war and prejudice, yet never loses sight of kindness, humor, and hope. Together, the novels form a moving, character-driven arc that rewards readers who follow Felix's story from beginning to end, making this six-book set a meaningful addition to any middle-grade or family library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book paperback set of the acclaimed Once series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-appropriate WWII history for readers 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare, engaging prose balancing heartbreak with humor and hope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular pick for classrooms and school reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne resonant character arc spanning all six novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or a classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce — Felix escapes a Polish orphanage to search for his Jewish parents as the Nazi occupation tightens.\u003cbr\u003e\nThen — Felix and Zelda adopt new identities to survive as danger closes in.\u003cbr\u003e\nNow — The story jumps to the present day, linking an elderly Felix with a new generation.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter — Felix loses those closest to him and flees into the forests, joining partisan fighters.\u003cbr\u003e\nSoon — In 1946, Felix returns to a war-scarred Poland searching for any trace of his old life.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaybe — Felix's postwar journey continues as he tries to build a future despite lingering danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMorris Gleitzman is a bestselling British-born Australian author known for blending humor with serious, thought-provoking themes in his fiction for young readers. He has written more than thirty novels for children and young adults, many exploring difficult subjects with warmth and honesty. The Once series stands among his most acclaimed work, praised for its sensitive, age-appropriate treatment of the Holocaust and World War II. Gleitzman's books have been translated into numerous languages and are widely used in schools to introduce young readers to history through compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for a birthday gift, holiday season present, or a standout addition to a classroom library, this six-book set delivers a complete, emotionally rich reading journey. Ideal for summer reading, Felix's story offers courage, humor, and hope in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morris Gleitzman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56887871013238,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U02-0241436036","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/once-series-morris-gleitzman-paperback-02880886.jpg?v=1785477013"},{"product_id":"once-series-morris-gleitzman-7-books-collection-set-historical-fiction-paperback","title":"Once Series by Morris Gleitzman 7 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce\u003cbr\u003e\nThen\u003cbr\u003e\nNow\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter\u003cbr\u003e\nSoon\u003cbr\u003e\nMaybe\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Once series by Morris Gleitzman is a seven-book paperback collection following Felix, a resourceful Jewish boy, from a Polish orphanage in 1942 through Nazi-occupied Europe and into an unexpected future decades later. Blending unflinching history with warmth and hope, Gleitzman crafts a story young readers carry long after the final page. This set gathers Once, Then, Now, After, Soon, Maybe, and Always, tracing one boy's survival and the ripple effects of his choices across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMorris Gleitzman's Once series is one of the most widely read pieces of Holocaust-era historical fiction for young readers, praised for making difficult history accessible without softening its truths. The story begins with ten-year-old Felix, sheltered in a Catholic orphanage, who convinces himself his Jewish bookseller parents are still alive and sets out to find them, only to discover the reality of Nazi-occupied Poland. Felix's journey widens to include Zelda, a fierce younger girl he protects and comes to love as family, and a rotating cast of adults whose courage and cruelty shape his understanding of the world. The middle volumes push Felix into hiding, into the forest with resistance fighters, and into a liberated but shattered Europe, while later books leap forward in time to explore how the past echoes through his adult life. Written in Gleitzman's distinctive first-person, present-tense style, the series is frequently paired with classroom World War II units for its honest, age-appropriate handling of morality, survival, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 7-book paperback set in reading order for a full immersive journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the Holocaust to young readers with honesty and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and a fast first-person voice suit reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely used in classrooms and book clubs for history and literacy discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift for birthdays, holidays, or a home or classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows one unforgettable character across decades and generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce — Ten-year-old Felix flees his Polish orphanage to find his missing parents, confronting Nazi occupation head-on.\u003cbr\u003e\nThen — Felix and young Zelda go into hiding, relying on the courage of strangers to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\nNow — The story leaps forward in time to show how Felix's wartime past still shapes his family today.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter — Felix is taken in by partisans in the forest, weighing loyalty against the cost of survival.\u003cbr\u003e\nSoon — Amid the chaos of liberation, Felix searches for safety and meaning across a devastated Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaybe — Felix grapples with loss and the uncertain shape of a postwar future.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways — The series draws its threads together as memory and legacy meet in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMorris Gleitzman is an Australian author known for blending humor, heart, and hard-hitting subject matter in fiction for young readers. Born in England and raised largely in Australia, he worked as a journalist and screenwriter before turning to children's books, publishing dozens of titles translated into many languages. The Once series is widely regarded as his most acclaimed work, praised for tackling the Holocaust with sensitivity and narrative drive. Gleitzman has served as Australian Children's Laureate and continues writing widely loved fiction for children and teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete 7-book set delivers one of children's fiction's most powerful journeys in a single paperback bundle, perfect for back-to-school reading, holiday gifting, or building a lasting classroom library. 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