The Book Thief - 10th Anniversary Edition

Life is told in a powerful blend of triumph and tragedy. Set in Nazi Germany in 1939, this novel follows Liesel, a nine-year-old girl living with a foster family on Himmel Street after her parents are taken to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books and the story unfolds as bombs begin to fall, revealing the lives of those in her street and the resilience they show in darkest times. Narrated by Death, the narrative voice gives a profound, unflinching perspective on love, loss and survival.

The tale combines intimate human moments with a sweeping historical backdrop, exploring how ordinary people respond to fear, danger and the power of words. It has resonated with millions of readers worldwide and has become a major motion picture, illustrating its lasting impact and universal resonance.

Features

• Set in Nazi Germany, 1939
• Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, on Himmel Street
• Foster family and parents in concentration camp
• Liesel steals books and faces wartime hardship
• Narrated by Death
• Over 16 million copies sold worldwide

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