
Markus Zusak Reading Order
4 series ยท 9 books ยท Born 1975
Markus Zusak is an acclaimed author known for his distinctive blend of literary fiction and young adult storytelling. With a prolific career spanning from 1999 to 2025, he has penned nine books across four series, including the Wolfe Brothers, as well as standalone novels, non-fiction works, and anthologies. His most famous work, The Book Thief, has garnered international acclaim and remains a beloved classic in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2007โ2007)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | This Is Push 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2025โ2025)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Three Wild Dogs 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2001โ2018)
Start with When Dogs Cry, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | When Dogs Cry 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | I Am the Messenger / The Messenger 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Book Thief 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Bridge of Clay 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Wolfe Brothers Series
Complete3 books (1999โ2001)
Start with The Underdog and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Underdog 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Fighting Ruben Wolfe 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Getting the Girl 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Markus Zusak written?
- Markus Zusak has written 9 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Markus Zusak series?
- Here are the first books in Markus Zusak's series: Wolfe Brothers: The Underdog.
- What order should I read Markus Zusak's books?
- We recommend reading Markus Zusak's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Markus Zusak's series complete?
- Markus Zusak has 4 completed series.

