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The Book Thief

Author

Zusak, Markus

Number of Pages:

560

Category:

Genre

Fiction

Coming of Age, Friendship & Family, Historical Fiction

Best Suited for:

Middle School, High School

Part of a Series:

Not Part of a Series

The Book Thief

Mary Claire

Strength In Stories recommendation by 

I honestly just read books to escape reality for a little bit.

Book Summary

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak follows a girl named Liesel growing up in Nazi Germany, told from the point of view of Death. She finds comfort in stealing books and learning to read while the world around her falls apart. Along the way, she builds deep connections with her foster family, her best friend Rudy, and a Jewish man hiding in their basement.

Favorite Part or Fun Fact

The Book Thief is a story based on the experiences of Markus Zusak's German-born parents and is set during World War II.

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