The Book Thief
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a poignant narrative set in Nazi Germany during 1939, published by Random House Children’s Books on October 15, 2013. This edition spans 592 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living near Munich, who discovers the power of words through her love of stealing books. As she navigates the challenges of her environment, she shares her literary treasures with her neighbors and a Jewish man hidden in her basement, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in dark times.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family, grief, and the impact of war on everyday lives. The narrative is uniquely told from Death’s perspective, offering a reflective lens on the events unfolding around Liesel. This edition invites readers to engage with historical and social themes while delving into the emotional complexities of loss and belonging. The Book Thief stands as a significant work within young adult fiction, making it a compelling addition to any collection.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • A NEW YORK TIMES READER TOP 100 PICK FOR BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY
The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times.
When Death has a story to tell, you listen.
It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.
Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who 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.
In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.
“The kind of book that can be life-changing.” —The New York Times
“Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.” —USA Today
DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF.
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