Markus Zusak has published 6 novels, 2 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Underdog (1999). The best-known is The Book Thief (2006). The latest is Bridge of Clay (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Markus Zusak
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The Book Thief
Markus Zusak's most-read book, rated by 145 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
I Am the Messenger
One of the most-read, at about 384 pages.
Newest
Bridge of Clay
Published October 2018.
Standalone novels in order
The Underdog (1999)
I Am the Messenger (2002)
The Messenger (Jan 2002)
The Book Thief (2006)
Underdogs (2011)
Bridge of Clay (Oct 2018)
Children's books in order
Fighting Ruben Wolfe (2000)
Getting the Girl (2001)
Other books in order
A Garota Que Eu Quero
Film and TV adaptations
- The Book Thief (2013)Film · from The Book Thief
About Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak is an Australian-German writer. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger, two novels that became international bestsellers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award in 2014.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Markus Zusak FAQ
- How many books has Markus Zusak written?
- Markus Zusak has published 6 novels, 2 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Markus Zusak's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Book Thief.
- What is Markus Zusak's latest book?
- Bridge of Clay (2018).
- What is Markus Zusak's most famous book?
- The Book Thief (2006) is Markus Zusak's most widely read book.
- Which Markus Zusak books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Book Thief (film, 2013).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.