Against the Day (Cronin novel)
| Author | Michael Cronin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Teen novel |
| Published | 1999 (Oxford University Press) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 224 pp |
| ISBN | 0192752677 |
| Followed by | Through the Night |
Against the Day is a 1999 historical novel by Michael Cronin. The story is set after the end of World War II in a United Kingdom that has fallen under Nazi occupation. It follows the adventures of two boys who become dangerously involved in a secret resistance movement. A sequel, Through the Night, was published in 2003. A third book in the series, In the Morning, was published in 2005. It was shortlisted for the Angus Book Award.