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‘So Much to Tell you' by John Marsden teaches us many lessons. Some of these lessons include Marina's traumatic effects of her injury, friendships and the importance of friendships, socialising with others and her persistence (not giving up hope) and determination.

Some of the lessons included is the traumatic effects of her injury. An example of this is Marina not talking. A quote that demonstrates this is ‘sent here [to Warrington] because [her] mother can't stand [her] silent presence at home' (P.5). This quote demonstrates that she doesn't speak at all, even with her own parents and that her mother can't stand her silent presence at home. Also, Marina's mother doesn't like having a daughter who doesn't talk. Another lesson this book
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