the story he resides in is actually a reminder to others of their true potential, ending with "'I'm not the messenger at all. I'm the message.'" Adaptations Stage In 2008 the novel was adapted for the stage by Ross Mueller. It was first performed by the "Canberra Youth Theatre" on 24 November 2008. In 2011 the novel was adapted again for the stage by Curtin's Hayman Theatre Company and performed at the "Subiaco Arts Centre" in Perth, Western Australia. In 2015 the novel was adapted for stage by Xavier Hazard and Archie Stapleton and performed by the Redfoot Youth Theatre Company in Perth, Western Australia. Television A series based on the novel was greenlight by Australian network, ABC, in May 2022 which is set to premiere in 2023, William McKenna will play Ed Kennedy and will be produced by Lingo Pictures productions. Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with the ABC. Financed with support from Screen NSW and All3Media International. Producers Jason Stephens and Elisa Argenzio. Executive Producers Helen Bowden, Markus Zusak, Mika Zusak, Sarah Lambert and Daniel Nettheim. ABC Executive Producers Rebecca Anderson and Sally Riley. Awards Won – New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards: Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature (2003) Won – CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers (2003) Won – Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year for Children (2005) Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book (2006) Won – Honour Book, Michael L. Printz Award (2006) Won – Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis (2007) References 2002 Australian novels Australian young adult novels Pan Books books CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award-winning works Novels by Markus Zusak Novels set in Australia Australian novels adapted into plays