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The start
Markus Zusak was born in 1975 in Sydney Australia. He was the youngest of 4 children from immigrant German and Austrian parents. https://www.chipublib.org/markus-zusak-biography/ -
A dream
At the age of 16 he began to right fictional stories. He then pursued a degree for teaching. -
Work work and work
Before becoming a professional author he worked as a house painter, janitor, and high school teacher. -
The first day of the rest of his life
He finally got his first book published called "The Underdog". Which started a trilogy. The second and third novel received numerous awards and honors. -
The Book Thief
The Book Thief followed with even more success and popularity.
