Markus Zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels,
including The Book Thief and most recently, Bridge of Clay. His
work is translated into more than forty languages, and has spent
more than a decade on the New York Times bestseller list,
establishing Zusak as one of the most successful authors to come
out of Australia.
All of Zusak’s books – including earlier titles, The Underdog,
Fighting Ruben Wolfe, When Dogs Cry (also titled Getting the Girl),
and The Messenger (or I am the Messenger) – have been awarded
numerous honors around the world, ranging from literary prizes to
readers choice awards to prizes voted on by booksellers.
In 2013, The Book Thief was made into a major motion picture, and
in 2018 was voted one of America’s all-time favorite books,
achieving the 14th position on the PBS Great American Read. Also in
2018, Bridge of Clay was selected as a best book of the year in
publications ranging from Entertainment Weekly to the Wall Street
Journal.
Markus Zusak grew up in Sydney, Australia, and still lives there
with his wife and two children.
Praise for The Book Thief:
“Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank.” —USA Today
"Absorbing and searing." —Washington Post
"A major achievement." —People
Praise for I Am the Messenger:
“Funny and gripping.” —The Miami Herald
“Both serious and funny, touching and exciting.” —The Salt Lake
Tribune
“Fresh and thought-provoking.” —The Grand Rapids Press
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