Death narrates a poignant, book-loving girl's story.
"The Book Thief" weaves literature and history into Liesel’s life, a character who’ll capture your heart as she discovers the power of words in Nazi Germany. Markus Zusak's innovative storytelling through Death's perspective brings a fresh and unforgettable dimension to WW2 narratives. It's a tale that highlights human resilience and the comforting escapism books offer, making it resonate with anyone who finds solace in reading.
ISBN: 9780385754729
Authors:
Markus Zusak
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Date of Publication: 2013-10-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.39
(rated by 2524421 readers)
Description
It is 1939 Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath.Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.By her brother's graveside, Liesel Meminger's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Grave Digger's Handbook, left there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her accordion-playing foster father, learns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, wherever there are books to be found.But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up and closed down.In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.--back cover
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