Markus Zusak: The Book Thief & I Am the Messenger

Two powerful modern classics from #1New York Timesbestselling author Markus Zusak.The Book Thiefaffirms the ability of books to feed the soul even in the bleakest of times in a story theNew York Timesdescribed as ';brilliant. . . . the kind of book that can be life-changing.'I Am the Messengeris a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists, and love, whichSchool Library Journalcalled ';unpretentious, well conceived, and appropriately raw' in a starred review.

Markus Zusak is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for his significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens, and together, these two stories form an extraordinary collection to showcase the intensity and heart inherent in his storytelling.