A teenage boy named Mitchell navigates family issues and a challenging school environment, finding his own way.
Author
Markus Zusak
8 books in the catalog
Markus Zusak has 8 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly contemporary fiction, coming of age and realistic fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 2000 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Markus Zusak's work include courage and love. Parents most often flag profanity and violence — see each review below for specifics.
A teenage boy must confront his violent older brother and the consequences of his actions.
Narrated by Death, a young girl named Liesel finds comfort and identity by stealing books in Nazi Germany while her foster family hides a Jewish man.
Clay, a boy haunted by his family's past, attempts to build a bridge to connect with his estranged brothers and their shared history.
This novel follows the lives of several characters, including Cameron and his father, as they navigate personal struggles and relationships.
Ed Kennedy, a nineteen-year-old underage taxi driver, begins receiving playing cards in the mail that task him with helping or challenging people in his community.
This is a collection of short, often humorous, observations and stories about life.
Edgar and his younger brother Ruben navigate a dangerous life on the streets, facing violence and trying to survive.
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