Description
Set in 1939 Nazi Germany, The Book Thief tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a nine-year-old girl living with a foster family on Himmel Street after her parents are taken away to a concentration camp. Narrated by Death, the novel explores Liesel’s life as she discovers the power of words and books, stealing them whenever possible. Her journey intertwines with the inhabitants of her street as they face the escalating horrors of World War II.