Its just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusaks groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she cant resistbooks. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780375842207
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January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
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January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
whats the second …
whats the second book called? is it the sequel ?
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
im reading his …
im reading his second book now!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I just finished …
I just finished this book. It’s amazing! I became totally obsessed with its structure, content and style. This author has the gift of imbedding his characters into his reader’s mind. What an old soul! I want to read more of his work.
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Oh, it’s great! …
Oh, it’s great! Please read it!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
@ …
@worldsbestaquarium08 ITS REALLLLY GOOD!!!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
haha NP finishd the …
haha NP finishd the book by now. Thank god i didn’t read nething about Max. SPOILER: At least the 2 met later on.
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
you really should. …
you really should. it´s one of the best novels i´ve read in a while. and men, this almost collge boy has a lot of talent. this book is exceptional, it will make you cry in the end. the style is fresh but never slippy or “zeitgeist” in a bad meaning. it´s a wonderful and sad story: so true and so bitter. just readt – you will not be dissapointed!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Sorry, I just …
Although the Steiner thing is revealed quite early on, and as for Max, well I say nothing. 
Sorry, I just presumed if you were watching the interview you’d already read it, really sorry!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
this sounds like a …
this sounds like a really interesting book
i might read it next
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
note to self: Don’t …
note to self: Don’t read youtube comments on the book when you havent finished it yet..
Aww you ruined it for me
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Firstly, Harry …
Firstly, Harry Potter is a great book; its not just some teennage obsession thing. Secondly, you watch movies and read books to be enlightened, not to learn something new. Stick to how-to’s if you want to learn. I’m sure millions of people around the world of all ages find harry potter entertaining and memorable. The moves were though, but the books were good. I agree, TBT shouldve been made into a movie!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
lol
lol
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
@killa60707 …
@killa60707 agreement 5!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
the most amazing …
the most amazing about this book is its narrated by Death.
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Wow. Loved the book …
Wow. Loved the book. Its my favourite
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
The writer is pure …
The writer is pure genious! love him
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Probably one of my …
Probably one of my fave authors this and I am the messenger are truly masterpieces. The Book Thief is…undescribable…amazing!!
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
He’s an amazing …
He’s an amazing writer, so talented (:
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
he’s got such nice, …
he’s got such nice, flowing and neat handwriting!
just an observation…
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
leisel didn’t die. …
leisel didn’t die. but i do agree that it was well crafted. the whole book is like one long poem.
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I was given this …
I was given this book for a reading assignment over 1 year ago never knowing who Markus Zusak was, but when i was done i was amazed! & Since then i’ve read The Book Thief over 20 times & it still hasn’t gotten old. Very Powerful book.
I personally think it should be made into a movie!
Theeeese types of books should be made into movies, instead of that Harry Potter whatnot (I’m not hating on harry potter), But what are you gonna learn from that? nothing.
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I love this book. I …
I love this book. I am fasinated with that time period. It made me realize what the people outside of the concentration camps had to go through too. It is my favorite, and to haloboy996, i doubt he is Jewish if his mother wasn’t taken when she lived in Germany. It is so well written and I can’t wait till he come out with another book.
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Is he Jewish?
Is he Jewish?
January 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
When death came to …
When death came to Ruby’s house I balled.
I couldnt read it for hours.
It made me realize how horrible and quick things can happen..
I loved this books everyone should be forced to read it or not..