The+Book+Thief

//The Book Thief// is narrated by Death, who tells us the story of Liesel Meminger. It's January 1939, and Liesel, who is about ten-years-old, is traveling by train with her mother and her little brother Werner. Liesel and Werner are being taken to the small town of Molching, just outside of Munich, Germany, to live with foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann. Liesel begins stealing books that hold a significant memory for her. Liesel goes through a series of tribulations learning to grow up in Nazi Germany. The kicker is, Liesel can't read.




 * Student Reviews:**

"This book is perfect for the historical fiction lover. The setting and time period are very accurately portrayed in the novel and the author doesn't take very many liberties with the time period. There are some slow portions in the novel, however, the suspense in other portions more than make up for it." ~Kayla Hisel (GCHS senior, 2014)

"Upon opening this book and reading the first page, you will be immediately informed that you're in for an emotional, surprising, and extremely unique literary adventure. Markus Zusak will have you on the edge of your seat as he takes you through the life of a young girl named Liesel living in Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. Do not be alarmed that the novel is narrated by Death himself, just be prepared to have your heart broken and mended all on the same page...but in a good way, of course." ~Olivia Cahill (GCHS senior, 2014)

"//The Book Thief// is a really interesting book. Don't be turned away by the fact that it's over 500 pages long; it's broken up into many sections and is intriguing enough to keep you interested. However, this is a book set in Nazi Germany, so expect it to be violent, upsetting, and sad. One of the things that makes this novel so interesting is that the narrator is Death--as in the Grim Reaper, but don't be immediately spooked by this. Death as a narrator actually makes the whole story more interesting because of his unique perspective during times of war." ~Rachel Simpson (GCHS senior, 2014)

"//The Book Thief// by Markus Zusak is a book that I did not expect to like, but I ended up loving it. Don't let yourself be intimidated by the fact that it is one of the longer books on the list. Although it is long, it grabs your attention and you aren't able to put it down. The book is interesting from start to finish, along with a few surprise twists that keep you reading. One of the best things about the book is that the main character is a young girl, and she accomplishes many great things for a girl of her age. So, the most important thing to remember is that although it seems like an intimidating read, it's definitely worth your time." ~Jordan Sharp (GCHS senior, 2014)