I Am the Messenger

Written by Markus Zusak

A cab driver receives cryptic messages, leading him to help strangers and uncover a hidden mission.

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357 pages· 86,172 words· Est. 8 hour read· 640L

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Bookroo's summary

Ed Kennedy, a young cab driver, stumbles into heroism by stopping a bank robbery. Soon, mysterious playing cards arrive, each with a message directing him to people in need. As Ed navigates these cryptic tasks, he confronts his own insecurities and questions the source of his mission. With each challenge, Ed's life transforms, but the ultimate mystery remains: who is orchestrating his journey? Dive into a tale of unexpected heroism, self-discovery, and the power of small acts of kindness.

From the publisher

Meet Ed Kennedy–underage cabdriver, pathetic cardplayer, and useless at romance. He lives in a shack with his coffee-addicted dog, the Doorman, and he’s hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence, until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That’s when the first Ace arrives. That’s when Ed becomes the messenger. . . . Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary), until only one question remains: Who’s behind Ed’s mission? Winner of the 2003 Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Award in Australia, I Am the Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists, and love. “From the Hardcover edition.”