The Book Thief: Novel Study Website
"The Book Thief " is a transcendent experience, filled with powerful imagery that will give you literary nightmares. The terrifying, heart wrenching and award winning book is narrated by Death. Death tells the story of a young girl Liesel , and her adventures during the Holocaust. Liesel Meminger arrives in the small town of Molching, Germany in 1939, to become the foster daughter of Hans and Rosa Hubermann. All around her, the Führer’s abominable doctrines are fueling what will be remembered as history’s worst war. Liesel now understands what is going on, and becomes aware of what it really means to be living in Nazi Germany. Hitler becomes Liesel's sworn enemy, which is a dangerous conflict for a young girl in Nazi Germany. Although it seems like Liesel's life will be cut short, her fascination with the value of books and words ultimately saves her life! The redemptive power of words and immaculate storytelling will leave you not wanting to put this brilliant book down!
This website takes you on a literary journey through "The Book Thief." Learn about the extraordinary characters and their horrific and dangerous life experiences during World War II.
This website takes you on a literary journey through "The Book Thief." Learn about the extraordinary characters and their horrific and dangerous life experiences during World War II.