Wednesday, August 19, 2015

"I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

One of Ed’s first messages is to soothe Milla Johnson’s loneliness by posing as her deceased husband. How does this experience show Ed the real meaning of love? Then, Ed delivers a message to Sophie, the barefoot runner. Explain the courage that Ed learns from Sophie. What does Ed learn from each of the twelve messages that he delivers? How is each mission a lesson for the heart?


For information about the author, check out:
http://www.chipublib.org/markus-zusak-biography/

For an interview with Markus Zusak, check out:
http://yappingaboutyoungadult.blogspot.com/2008/07/interview-with-author-markus-zusak.html

For an extremely well-written review and interpretation of the book and its ending, check out:
https://discombobulatedbooks.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/i-am-the-messenger-markus-zusak/