The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak

1930s. Germany. Nazi Regime.

Her name was Liesel and she had just

moved in with foster parents.

Then one night, a young man

appeared at the door.

Who was this mysterious man?

Why did he have to hide in the

basement?

And why couldnt Liesel tell anyone

about him?

"I guess humans like to watch a little destruction. Sand castles, houses of cards, thats where they begin. Their
great skill is their capacity to escalate. (spoken by Death)

Pick up The Book Thief by Markus

Zusak to see what happens next.

Award Winning Novel

2006: Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book (South East Asia & South Pacific)
2006: School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
2006: Daniel Elliott Peace Award
2006: Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year
2006: National Jewish Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature [8]
2006: Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book[9]
[10]
2007: Michael L. Printz Honor Book The Printz award is given to the best book for teens, based only on the quality of the
writing.
2007: Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Children's Literature

Credits
Milot, E. (Photographer). (2005). Door Ajar [Photograph], Retrieved July 31, 2015, from:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rockonphotos/188508718
[Untitled photograph of basement stairs].Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
https://pixabay.com/en/photos/cellar/
[Untitled photograph of books in library]. Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
http://thatbritgirl.blogspot.com/
[Untitled photograph of Dont Talk sign]. Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%22Listen%5E_The_enemy_may_be_talking._Don%27t_talk%5E_The_enemy_may_be
_listening.%22_-_NARA_-_514901.jpg
[Untitled photograph of Dresden after bombing]. Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombing_of_Dresden_in_World_War_II
[Untitled photograph of male figure].Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
http://aki1170.blog9.fc2.com/blog-category-1.html
[Untitled photograph of Nazi Germany]. Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Germany
[Untitled photograph of teen girl]. Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
https://pixabay.com/en/view-teen-thoughtfulness-woman-834961/
[Untitled photography of The Book Thief cover]. Retrieved July 31, 2015 from:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/crimsong19/5162851645