DESCRIPTION :

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a poignant and haunting novel set in Nazi Germany during World War II, narrated by Death. The story follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl sent to live with foster parents in a small town as the war escalates. Liesel discovers the power of words and books, which become her solace and escape from the horrors around her. As she begins stealing books, she forms deep bonds with her foster father, a Jewish man hiding in their basement, and her best friend Rudy. Through Liesel’s experiences, Zusak explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of human kindness in the face of unimaginable darkness.