The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
In Nazi Germany, a young girl steals books to find solace and understanding.
Summary
The Book Thief is a 2005 historical novel by Australian author Markus Zusak and is his most popular work. Set in Nazi Germany, the novel follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl who is adopted by a German couple. Liesel begins to steal books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, and elsewhere to make sense of the chaotic world around her. Along the way, she meets a Jewish refugee hiding in her foster family's basement, and the two form a bond of friendship and understanding.
Interpretation
The Book Thief is a powerful story of resilience and courage in the face of adversity. It is a story of how books can bring solace and understanding in a world of chaos and violence. It is a story of how friendship and love can transcend even the most oppressive of regimes.
Who is this book for?
The Book Thief is suitable for readers aged 12 and up.
Keywords
Historical, Fiction, Nazi, Germany, Books