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[|Where in the World is Australia?] Although you may know where Australia is located in the world, do you know how many people live there? What about the technicalities of its government, society, or culture? Take a look at this website to further your knowlege on the land of the Aussies.

[|Behind the Scenes] Learn why Markus Zusak wrote //I Am the Messenger// and just what went into making this novel a super success. This website contains an interview with Zusak that reveals insight into the mindsets of his characters, the framework of his novel as a whole, and the writing process that he undergoes when he begins a new novel. This interview also sheds light on Zusak's other best seller, //The Book Theif//.



[|What Do Others Think? Praise for I Am the Messenger] Not comletely convinced that this book is for you? This is a link to a blog discussion by a book club who recently read //I Am the Messenger//. It is sure to grab your attention and show you why this novel is a particularly good read.

[|Brush Up on Your Australian Slang!] This website contains a complete list of words and phrases that are commonly used in Australian society. These words may be unfamiliar to Americans and may be difficult for readers of //I Am the Messenger// to decipher. Therefore, this aphabetical list may come in handy and bring clarity to curious readers.



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