The Book Thief
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2006, is a reprint edition comprising 552 pages. This novel is set during World War II in Germany and follows the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside Munich. As she navigates the challenges of her environment, Liesel discovers a passion for books, which she steals to feed her soul. With the support of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with neighbors during air raids and with a Jewish man hidden in her basement.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of survival, the impact of war, and the emotional connections formed through literature. The story unfolds against a backdrop of historical events, highlighting social issues and the human experience during tumultuous times. The Book Thief presents a unique perspective on the power of words and storytelling amidst the horrors of the Holocaust and the realities of military conflict.
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A “New York Times” bestseller for seven years running that’s soon to be a major motion picture, this Printz Honor book by the author of “I Am the Messenger” is an unforgettable tale about the ability of books to feed the soul.
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist-books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.
“The Book Thief” is a Common Core Exemplar Text.
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