Published: 2005
Company: Knopf Borzoi Books
Ages: 13-17
Prices: $8.99
Category: Historical Fiction
Natalie Hoeksema
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Zusak writes this historical fiction book during World War II, in Nazi Germany. It was carefully and uniquely narrated through the eyes of “death”, or the one who collects your souls when you pass. Liesel Meminger’s journey begins on a train, when she is being transported with her brother to a new safer home in Molching. Her brother however, does not make it and passes along the way. This is where she steals her first book, from a gravedigger. Liesel then goes on to meet her new family the Hubermans. Hans and Rosa both grow to love Liesel like she was one of their own; they both just have different ways of showing it. Things get complicated when a Jew named Max shows up looking for refuge. He is the son of a man who saved Hans’ life, and Hans feels like he must repay the debt. Now the family is all in danger from trying to save his life and keep him alive. As time goes on Liesel learns many new things, and grows into a confident and daring young girl. In the end, it becomes too dangerous for Max to stay, and he leaves to avoid getting the Hubermans caught. Liesel finds a love of books, and steals books from different people and places. By the end of her story the war leaves her alone, with everyone close to her dead. Vanished during a surprise bomb raid, Liesel is the only survivor of her family and friends. She meets up with Max after the war, and together they live on, to tell their tales. Zusak’s distinctive narration gives light to a story that follows a girl trying to survive during Nazi Germany, who has a love of books.
Published: 2005 Company: Knopf Borzoi Books Ages: 13-17 Prices: $8.99 Category: Historical Fiction Natalie Hoeksema
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