Winner of the 2003 Children's Book Council Book of the Year Award in Australia, this tale is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists, and love.
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Winner of the 2003 Children's Book Council Book of the Year Award in Australia, this tale is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists, and love.
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Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
02/01/2008
Language:
English
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17944661832
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
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Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
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2008
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Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
2006
Language:
English
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17446663863
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 384 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
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2010
Language:
English
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16965658477
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780375836671.
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
2006
Language:
English
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 384 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Truly loved this book!
Story was very different from anything else I have
ever read before.
You definitely were rooting for the characters.
Great story....heartwarming, poignant too!
Definitely a great read!!!
Eric L
Mar 16, 2016
Another good one
A very good, very easy read. I was skeptical that this would be on par with Book Thief, but though it is very different it is still very good. Has some nice themes with heft, and the spare style that made Book Thief so good. Highly recommended.
glp1cnp2yahoo@gmail.com
Mar 27, 2014
Very good book
It is the story of everybody's life if we take life seriously.
ROBERT L
Nov 7, 2013
Interesting plot
The books plot has many twists and turns and builds the characters so you can identify with them. The ending ties everything togeter very well.
GoluxGirl
Jan 20, 2009
entertaining and suspenseful
I had a feeling about this book in the store--that sudden understanding that I would either really love it, or really hate it. I took a chance for the positive, and that chance paid off. I've never read anything by Zusak before; he's a talented writer, with a sharp ear for dialogue and a quick wit. The lead character is highly relatable, an everyman schlub caught between teenage angst and adult pragmatism. I like the way Zusak builds from one assignment to the next. I like the way Ed's eyes and understanding open mission by mission.
***Kinda spoiler-y*** As Ed grew to understand his life as a messenger, I couldn't help but think that what he is learning is the whole purpose of life (or pretty close to it). Ed has to watch the houses and the people in order to know what needs to be done. He can't just waltz in and out of their lives. He has to connect on a personal level. Ed shows us the meaning of friendship, family, and community, by taking part in the lives of those around him.
A few things make me hesitate to recommend it completely: For one thing, there is far too much swearing. I don't like it, though the writing is good enough that I overlooked it this time (I've been known return books to the store unfinished). Also -- and here's another BIT OF SPOILER, so skip to the end if you don't want to know -- I didn't like the meta-reference ending; it made the story feel suddenly like a sermon. Good point, Zusak, I got it, no need to point to it with neon.
Overall: stylish, smart, fun, mysterious, and thought-provoking.