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Markus Zusak
ISBN: 9780552773898
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
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"Reading a story narrated by 'Death' might sound unrealistic and perhaps even cliched; this is anything but. Set in Nazi Germany and centred around the life of a young girl, this is a very moving novel about love between father and daughter, deep friendships across racial divides and the simultaneous destructive and uplifting power of words." Becky, Blackwell's Oxford
Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This book is a story of: a girl; an accordionist; some fanatical Germans; a Jewish fist fighter; and quite a lot of thievery.
HERE IS A SMALL FACT - YOU ARE GOING TO DIE. 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THIS NOVEL IS NARRATED BY DEATH. It's a small story, about: a girl, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. ANOTHER THING YOU SHOULD KNOW - DEATH WILL VISIT THE BOOK THIEF THREE TIMES
| ISBN | 0552773891 | | Pages | 560 | | ISBN13 | 9780552773898
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 386 | | Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd | | Published in | London | | Imprint | Black Swan | | Height (mm) | 198 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 128 | | Publication date | 08 Sep 2007 | | Spine width (mm) | 34 | | DEWEY | 823.92 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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The Book Thief is my favorite book of all time because, even thought it is set in Nazi Germany, it is about a girl who loves to read, and I think reading is one of the most important things in the world. I think it is very well written, the plot twists are excellent and the ending shocked and saddened me, yet it is a beautifully written book, from a unique perspective. Truly, and amazing book, that should be read by all mature enough to handle it. - Sojourner McKenzieTruly amazing - this book blew me away. I was so absorbed by the beautiful writing, stark imagery, and deep characters. I was also horrified by the nazi aspects. I never wanted the book to end. Everyone MUST read this!! - Rachel Gibb Write a review
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