About the Author
Markus Zusak was born in Sydney, Australia on June 23, 1975. He has written 5 books so far, including "The Messenger", "The Underdog", "Fighting Rube Wolfe", and many others. Zusak has topped bestsellers lists in many different countries like Australia and Europe. He has received the CBC Book of the Year Award, Printz Honour Award, Premier's Literary Award, The New York Times Bestseller, and a few others.