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The narrator of this highly original novel is none other than death himself. 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. I found the book to be interesting in some parts, but over all it was a boring read. The book thief is a historical novel by australian author markus zusak and is his most popular work. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It was adapted into a 20 feature film of the same name. Percy jackson demigod collection disney books disney. Childrens paperback books best sellers june 10, 2012. If you got caught stealing books today, youd get in serious trouble or at least. I loved the book thief so much that i bought i am the messenger and bridge of clay. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse will spark lively conversation among people. Find books like the book thief from the worlds largest community of readers. Shorter days mean longer nights to curl up with a great book.
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