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by: Markus Zusak Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92 EAN: 9780439993562 Format: Import ISBN: 0439993563 Label: Scholastic Press Manufacturer: Scholastic Press Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: November 16, 2001 Publisher: Scholastic Press Studio: Scholastic Press Related Items: Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A Tale of Two BrothersMarkus Zusak's first book is a brilliant tale of the Wolfe family. Narrator Cameron and his older brother Ruben take up boxing in an underground racket, and while Cameron is not a great boxer, he has heart. By the conclusion of the novel, Cameron has proven to everyone that he is just as much a Wolfe as his undefeated brother. And Ruben has discovered that there's something to fighting more than just winning. This book is the most realistic tale of brotherhood I have ever read. Zusak ... Read More Rating: - FabulousMy first introduction to MZ and I devoured everything after. FRW is still his best work. I picked it up and didn't put it down until I was done. Can't say that with his other stuff. ( except GTG )Colorful characters,unique voice, realistic plot and high emotion makes this an unforgettable keeper. Rating: - It's About BrothersWhat a pleasure it was to finally get to read Zusak's first novel, the prequel to GETTING THE GIRL. The Wolfe family is just barely making it. Dad's trying to recover from an accident at work and needs to find work or he'll have to go on the dole (welfare). Mom's working hard and doing the best she can. Rumors are flooding the school that their sister Sarah has been "getting around." Ruben and Cameron have done nothing but lose at the dog races. When Dad starts going door to door to ... Read More Rating: - An Amazing BookAction, suspense, and a little conflict, what every book needs. In Fighting Ruben Wolfe, by Markus Zusak, they have all of that and more. This is truly on of the best books I have ever read; I just couldn't put it down. There weren't any parts I didn't like and overall, I didn't really have any favorite parts. The characters are Ruben and Cameron Wolfe, two brothers and Cameron being the younger one narrating the story, and other side characters like their mom and dad. After getting into a fight ... Read More Rating: - Fighting Ruben WolfeDo you like suspense? Do you like illegal fighting? If you said yes to both of those questions then you are in for the book of your lifetime. It's called Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Markus Zusak. This book is about two guys who nobody notices. They are not rich and have problems at home. Their dad lost his job. The bills aren't being paid. One day, this guy named Perry comes to see Rube and Cameron. He had heard about the fight Rube had and came to see if he would be a fighter. Then he said Cam ... Read More |
