Markus Zusak Reading Order
4 series · 10 books · Born 1975
Markus Zusak is an Australian author known for blending literary depth with young adult appeal, most famously through The Book Thief, his 2005 novel set in Nazi Germany that became a global phenomenon with translations spanning over forty languages. His body of work spans literary fiction, young adult novels, and non-fiction, demonstrating versatility across multiple genres and storytelling formats. With the Wolfe Brothers series anchoring his more recent output, Zusak continues to craft narratives that resonate with both adolescent and adult readers worldwide.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2007–2020)
Start this series with This Is Push
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2001–2018)
Start with When Dogs Cry, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with When Dogs Cry
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Wolfe Brothers Series
Complete3 books (1999–2001)
Start with The Underdog and read in order.
Start this series with The Underdog
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- How many books has Markus Zusak written?
- Markus Zusak has written 10 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: Anthologies: This Is Push; 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.