The Book Thief
by: Markus Zusak
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It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
From the Hardcover edition.
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
From the Hardcover edition.
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- Beautiful, Poignant, Touching
Allan Corduner is a masterful storyteller in his narration of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief.
Our family (children seventeen down to ten years old) listened with complete attention through eleven CDs!The story is sometimes very sad and somewhat graphic, it is after all World War II in Nazi Germany.
It is a sad beginning as Leisel and her brother are sent to live with a foster family and Leisel's brother dies on the way.Leisel's relationship with her foster parents is ... Read More
Rating: - For middle school through middle age and then some
Although I originally purchased this book to challenge some of my middle school students, it took me three months to get a copy into my classroom.After I read it twice, I passed it to a friend. It was taking too long to make the circuit, so I bought another to take to class, but offered it to a fellow teacher on the way in to the building.You can see where this is going, right? After purchasing three copies, I finally landed one in the classroom- for one class period.Then it was gone, making ... Read More
Rating: - Great Book for Any Season!
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak a beautiful, that story is interesting and will not let go of the readers attention while the writing style is great.Everything in book, though it may not make sense in the beginning, ties together in the end. The Book Thief is about a girl who lives in Germany during the Second World War. Her mother has left her with foster parents to keep her safe because her mother could not support her.The book's main focus is on the girl and how she learns to manage life in a ... Read More
Rating: - amazing
I read this book so long ago and have just realized that I never reviewed it. What can I say that hasn't already been spoken to...
This is a haunting tale that wraps love, family, ethics, politics and history all into one great read. Any age or gender...I highly reccomend.
Rating: - Haunting
My book group chose this as our November selection -- even though we are between the ages of 46 - 55 and this is classified as YA.It was wonderful !!
This book follows Leisel Meminger from the age of 10 to 14 or so with an epilogue after her death.She is a young German girl living in a small town outside of Munich during the days of Hitler/Nazi Party/World War II.Her story is narrated by Death who talks about her life as well as those people closest to her such as her foster parents ... Read More
- Beautiful, Poignant, TouchingAllan Corduner is a masterful storyteller in his narration of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief.
Our family (children seventeen down to ten years old) listened with complete attention through eleven CDs!The story is sometimes very sad and somewhat graphic, it is after all World War II in Nazi Germany.
It is a sad beginning as Leisel and her brother are sent to live with a foster family and Leisel's brother dies on the way.Leisel's relationship with her foster parents is ... Read More
- For middle school through middle age and then someAlthough I originally purchased this book to challenge some of my middle school students, it took me three months to get a copy into my classroom.After I read it twice, I passed it to a friend. It was taking too long to make the circuit, so I bought another to take to class, but offered it to a fellow teacher on the way in to the building.You can see where this is going, right? After purchasing three copies, I finally landed one in the classroom- for one class period.Then it was gone, making ... Read More
- Great Book for Any Season!The Book Thief by Markus Zusak a beautiful, that story is interesting and will not let go of the readers attention while the writing style is great.Everything in book, though it may not make sense in the beginning, ties together in the end. The Book Thief is about a girl who lives in Germany during the Second World War. Her mother has left her with foster parents to keep her safe because her mother could not support her.The book's main focus is on the girl and how she learns to manage life in a ... Read More
- amazingI read this book so long ago and have just realized that I never reviewed it. What can I say that hasn't already been spoken to...
This is a haunting tale that wraps love, family, ethics, politics and history all into one great read. Any age or gender...I highly reccomend.
- HauntingMy book group chose this as our November selection -- even though we are between the ages of 46 - 55 and this is classified as YA.It was wonderful !!
This book follows Leisel Meminger from the age of 10 to 14 or so with an epilogue after her death.She is a young German girl living in a small town outside of Munich during the days of Hitler/Nazi Party/World War II.Her story is narrated by Death who talks about her life as well as those people closest to her such as her foster parents ... Read More
