This book, I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak, is a story about a 19 year old taxi driver named Ed Kennedy. He doesn't really seem to have any purpose in his life. After he stops a bank robbery. a stranger starts mailing him playing cards with things to do on them, sort of like missions. He tries to figure out who this person is, why they're sending him these messages, and if he should do the missions or not. In my opinion this is a great book with a lot of elements including romance, and it's difficult to put down. I recommend this to anyone who wants a really uplifting story that's told in a creative way.-Reviewed by Jackie, grade 9.
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The Messenger is an absolute thrill ride. The author is well known for his thriller/mystery publications and this novel is most definitely not lacking in either of those catagories. The plot itself has been adapted for two different stage performances but I think the book is much better because the author has a way of wording the story to keep the reader interested and wanting to get to the next chapter. I loved reading this and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good mind-bending mystery that will keep you entertained from the first chapter to the last.
Reviewed by Cody, grade 12
Montrose Library
Ed Kennedy is just an under aged taxi driver living in Australia who is i love with his best friend Audrey, who cares to much about him to date him, and dedicated to his coffee loving dog, the Doorman. While at the bank with his friend, Marv, Ed accidentally stops a man who was going to rob the bank and is declared a hero. A few days later the first card arrives, an Ace of Diamonds with three addresses and times on it. His task: go to the addresses at the times given, and complete tasks for the people he sees. He then begins his journey as the messenger.
This was one of my favorite books. It was able to be funny yet still have that tone of seriousness throughout the entire book. I liked how Ed did change throughout the book and was able to look at his friends' lives in a new perspective. Even though his card playing doesn't really improve he finds something to do in his life rather than just have that endless cycle of simplicity and powerlessness everyday. Ed also learns a few new things about himself and gains some confidence. I really enjoyed this book it was written nicely and I wouldn't hesitate in reading it again.
Reviewed by Lusine M, Grade 8
Glendale Central Library
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