Category - Fiction / Young Adult
Format - Paperback
Condition - Like New
Listed - A month ago
Views - 2
Ships From - Ohio
Est. Publication Date - Sep 2007
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The Book Thief: It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, left behind there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her accordian-playing foster father, learns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, wherever there are books to be found. But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up, and closed down. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.
ISBN: 9780375842207
Publisher Description
Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man the...
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Summarized by Pango AI
PangoBooks readers overwhelmingly praise this book for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling, often noting how it made them laugh and cry. Many appreciate the unique perspective of Death as the narrator, which adds a special layer to the story set during WWII. Readers find the book beautifully written, with vivid characters and a narrative that captures the harrowing reality of the era while highlighting themes of friendship, resilience, and the human spirit. Despite its heavy subject matter, the story’s heartfelt moments and complex relationships leave a lasting impact, making it a highly recommended read.
