The Book Thief

Readers Circle Series
by Zusak, Markus
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    Books, war, love, and mind-blowing sadness spin together in this compelling and complex young-adult novel set during WWII in Germany. Death, a dour, sarcastic figure, chronicles the distressing, tumultuous life of young Liesel Meminger, a foster chi
 
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Books, war, love, and mind-blowing sadness spin together in this compelling and complex young-adult novel set during WWII in Germany. Death, a dour, sarcastic figure, chronicles the distressing, tumultuous life of young Liesel Meminger, a foster child in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. At the age of nine, the practically orphaned Liesel is sent to the Hubbermans just outside of Munich, where she is taught to read by her kindly foster father and given tough love by Rosa, his wife. The little girl?s obsession with books becomes a consuming passion fueled by some life-changing thievery. Along with Liesel`s joys and sorrows, and Death`s observations on them, are the stories of Liesel?s best friend, Rudy, and a young Jewish man hidden by the family. This stunning novel is a testament to the never-ending horrors of war in a gripping, highly original story. A 2006 Publishers Weekly Book of the Year and a Kirkus Best Children`s Book of 2006.

Author:
Zusak, Markus
ISBN:
9780375842207
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
552
Publish Date:
09/11/2007
Publisher:
Alfred a Knopf Inc
Language:
English
Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.

 

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.9

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This book made me cry (it was soooo good).

mandina from Edmond, OK, Apr 17, 2008

The title says it all. It is rare that a book will move me that much. This is one of them. Very well-written. I immediately gave it to a family member so they could enjoy it, too.

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Excellent Book

Seattle10 from Seattle, WA, Mar 31, 2008

This book is easy to read, goes quickly and very engaging. Told from the point of view of death about a German girl during WWII, it is different than most WWII novels. It is a wonderful book club book. Enjoy!

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This book is one of the best!

donnie2008 from Saint Louis, Feb 8, 2008

I read this book months ago and loved it. I decided to buy a copy for a friend of mine for his birthday. The story is very touching and involving. Although it's marketed as high-school fiction, I defy any adult not to thoroughly enjoy it.

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Great Book!

spinningfilosofa from Saint Louis, Jan 1, 2008

This book arrived quickly and in perfect condition. My son loves it!

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   Based on the average of (5) ratings-only reviews

   Rating: 4.80 out of 5.00
   Would recommend?: Yes 5 out of 5
 

 

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