The Book Thief (HONORS/CORE)

The Book Thief
by Zusak, Markus
Historical Fiction - Young Adult

Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death, as the narrator, relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors. Set during World War II in Germany, this groundbreaking novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist - books. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.