Read an exclusive excerpt from Markus Zusak’s new book ‘Bridge of Clay’

13 years. That’s how long Markus Zusak, author of the The Book Thief, has been on hiatus. But for readers eager to dive into a new novel from the acclaimed author, the wait is finally over — Zusak is finally making his return to bookshelves with the publication of his latest effort Bridge of Clay.

The book follows Clay, one of the five young Dunbar brothers who are raising themselves after their mother dies and their father disappears. When the Dunbars’ father suddenly returns, asking for help building a bridge into the wilderness, Clay is the only brother who decides to help.

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