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The book thief

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1939, Nazi Germany - The country is holding its breath.

Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street.

Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp.

Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall.

Some important information - This novel is narrated by death.

It's a small story about: a girl, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist fighter, and quite a lot of thievery.

Another thing you should know - death will visit the book thief three times.

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Product Details
Doubleday
0385611471 / 9780385611473
Paperback
823.92
21/01/2007
United Kingdom
English
Contemporary classics
592 p. : ill.
24 cm
General (US: Trade) Learn More
Quiz No: 211399, Points 18.00, Book Level 5.10,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More