Annotation: The Book Thief is a story narrated by Death about a girl named Liesel Meminger who grows up in the era of Nazi Germany when shortly after the death of her younger brother, Leisel comes to live in a foster home in the town of Molching with Hans and Rosa Hubermann. Once Leisel’s foster father discovers her first stolen book, her story quickly progresses through the years where she learns to read and write, she learns of politics, and, with the help of her books, she learns to survive regardless of the tragedies.
Book Review: M. Zusak’s novel is sad and beautiful. A wonderful book that is a great historical fiction read that is a fabulous for both young and old. You will have great empathy for Leisel’s story as she ages in a scary, war-torn world and you will have great appreciation for Leisel’s story as she progresses from grade school level through adulthood. If you are interested in reading a period novel with lots of drama and intensity, this is the book for you! Highly recommended.
Awards (From randomhouse.com): NOMINEE 2006 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book (South East Asia & South Pacific); WINNER 2007 Book Sense Children's Pick List; WINNER 2007 ALA Best Books for Young Adults; WINNER 2006 Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book; WINNER 2006 Horn Book Fanfare; WINNER 2006 Kirkus Reviews Editor Choice Award; WINNER 2008 Kentucky Bluegrass Master List; NOMINEE 2007 Michigan Reading Association Great Lakes Book Award; WINNER 2006 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; WINNER 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year; NOMINEE 2008 Rhode Island Teen Book Award; WINNER 2007 Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List; WINNER 2007 Virginia Young Readers Program Master List; WINNER 2006 IRA Notable Books for a Global Society; WINNER 2007 New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age; WINNER 2007 Michael L. Printz Honor Book; WINNER 2007 Book Sense Book of the Year; WINNER 2006 Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year; WINNER 2006 Booklist Children's Editors' Choice; WINNER 2009 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Master List
More: If you would like to learn more about Mark Zusak, The Book Thief, or other books written by the author, or to even follow Mark on Twitter, visit http://www.randomhouse.com/features/markuszusak/.
Check out this video of Mark Zusak discussing the book!
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