The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

“A moving, triumphant, and tragic novel... brilliantly told... but also engaging and gripping.” - The Guardian
"Brilliant and highly ambitious" - The New York Times
"Exceptional" - The Telegraph
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Here's a little fact - you're going to die.

1939. Nazi Germany. The country holds its breath. Death has never been busier.
Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, lives with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the people on her street when the bombs start falling.

Important Information - This story is narrated by Death
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Readers' opinions about the novel "The Book Thief":

***** "I loved every page of this book. It has so many wonderful quotes, observations about humanity, and pictures... I didn't want it to end.
***** “I loved this book. It’s not just one of the best books I’ve read this year, it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read.”
***** “This is the kind of book that restores your faith in humanity and leaves you feeling uplifted, even as it brings you to tears.”