The underdog

Before becoming world-renowned, Markus Zusak wrote a successful trilogy that is only now being published in Brazil. The first title is called *The Underdog*. Fans of *The Book Thief* cannot miss the novels that launched this author's stellar career. Narrated in the first person, the book tells the story of Cameron Wolfe, a 15-year-old boy lost in life and constantly at odds with his family. He works with his plumber father, and his mother is always fighting with her children. They all live together in a small house. Steve is the oldest and most successful. Sarah is the second-oldest and is always making out with her boyfriend. Rube is the third-oldest and the closest to Cameron. Besides being amateur boxers, the two are constantly plotting to rob stores and other such places. However, their plans never come to fruition. A story about life and the lessons that can be learned from it. A coming-of-age novel that depicts an incorrigible young man, unhappy with himself and his life. "I try to be human in my writing. I started writing because it was the natural path. In high school, I was very introverted. I always had stories in my head. So I started writing them." (Markus Zusak) "Readers will love and admire the characters in this treasured book." (New York Times)