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When you looked out my window you could see the whole city crouched under a blanket of car smog.

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When you looked out my window you could see the whole city crouched under a blanket of car smog.

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About Markus Zusak

Markus Zusak (born 23 June 1975) is an Australian writer. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger, two novels that became international bestsellers. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award in 2014.