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Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak follows the tumultuous lives of the Dunbar brothers, who struggle with grief and abandonment after their mother dies and their father leaves. When their estranged father returns seeking help to build a bridge, Clay, the fourth brother, decides to aid him despite familial tensions, leading to a journey of reconciliation and understanding. The book includes descriptions of illness, violence, and child neglect that may be distressing to some readers.