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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2002 · Est. 8 hour read
I Am the Messenger
By Markus Zusak
A cab driver receives cryptic messages, leading him to help strangers and uncover a hidden mission.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 172,099 ratings
357 pages· 86,172 words· Est. 8 hour read
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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.”
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 357
- Words
- 86,172
- Reading age
- 14–18
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 12
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 86117
Publication
- Published
- May 9, 2006
- First published
- January 10, 2002
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780756970345
- OCLC
- 148746912
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