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In a review of "Underdogs", "Los Angeles Times" reviewer Susan Carpenter notes Zusak's earlier works "share many of the same stylistic hallmarks and themes of belonging and survival" with his better-known novels including the Michael L. Printz Award-winning "The Book Thief". "The Age" commented that Zusak's writing style was "relaxed and confident" and did not "try to explore social issues.