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Feb 22, 2021
In Germany 1938, a young orphan named Liesel comes to stay with her new parents. While still grieving the death of her brother, Liesel forms a bond with her foster father as he teaches her to read. As her love of books grows, so does the war that rages on around them. She begins to steal books, from houses to bonfire burnings. As the family’s situation grows dire from rations and war, Liesel must keep a secret- a Jewish boy secretly sheltered in her house. This book provides an interesting narration of war and the lives it affects. Fans of historical fiction should definitely read this book. From grief to humor to devastation, The Book Thief brings its readers on an unforgettable journey.