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About the Book:

In Markus Zusak‘s unforgettable novel, The Book Thief, the haunting narrative is set against the backdrop of 1939 Nazi Germany, a period when the country is suffocating under the oppressive regime and the specter of war looms large. Death, serving as the omnipresent narrator, reveals the harrowing yet profoundly human story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl whose life is irrevocably altered by a single act of book thievery.

Standing by her brother’s graveside, Liesel discovers The Gravedigger’s Handbook, partially hidden in the snow. This seemingly inconsequential find sparks her love affair with books and words, an obsession nurtured by her kind-hearted, accordion-playing foster father, Hans Hubermann. As Hans teaches Liesel to read, her passion for books grows, leading her to steal from Nazi book burnings, the mayor’s wife’s library, and anywhere else she can find the written word.

However, the times are perilous. Liesel’s world becomes even more complicated and dangerous when her foster family decides to hide Max, a Jewish man, in their basement. This act of bravery and defiance opens Liesel’s eyes to the broader horrors of the world and the beauty of human connection.

Zusak’s masterful writing, imbued with intensity and emotion, weaves a tale of resilience, love, and the power of words. The Book Thief is an enduring story that continues to resonate, offering a poignant exploration of humanity amidst the darkest of times.

• Language: English
• Author: Markus Zusak
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 538
• ISBN: 9781784162122
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