The Book Theft
Summary:
Liesel Meminger and her mother get off the train with
Werner’s body her little brother who has just pass away and they are going to
bury him in the next stop in town. One of the gravediggers drops a book, and
Liesel, who has been digging in the snow, finds the book and take it with her.
Liesel and her mother continue they journey to Munich where Liesel’s new foster
parents stay in Himmel Street, in Molching. Metting her new foster parents,
Hans and Rosa Hubermann. Because her mother is sick and her father has been
taken away for being a Communist, Liesel understands that the Hubermanns
represent a form of salvation for her, but at first she is very wary of them,
especially Frau Hubermann, who calls Liesel saumench, meaning “pig
girl.” Liesel’s stepfather is a housepainter who wins her over by teaching her
how to roll. As time pass by Her stepfather and her start to bond, cause he is
teaching her how to read and write. Later on we see how she get to meet young
22 year old Max and young boy Hans they like their only friends only that the solders
have cam to take Hans into war and Max is running way for his life, as max is
the only one she can talk to right now they get a close bond a almost become
brother and sister type of bound they seem to get alone pretty well but later
on Max has to go because it time for Max to find a new home since the solders
are checking the houses and see if the Germans are hiding or helping Jews. Now
she all alone and has to find a way to live life on her own since her family has
pass way in they sleep solders found Liesel alive but didn’t know what to tell
her. Later on she moves away and wrote a book about her life and what she when
through she live a lovely and happy life.
Author: Markus Zusak
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf; Reprint edition (September 11,
2007)
Edition/Format:
 Print book :
Fiction : Secondary (senior high) school : English : 1st American edView
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Database: WorldCat
My impression of the book: This book I can say that I love
it the well writing story from the sad tail it holds, and is like you can feel
the emotions from the author and the concept it give you and how the ending is
just made me burst into tears and it
keep you on the edge this hold time it won’t let you down.
Reviews:
By N.
Gargano VINE
VOICE on March 23, 2006
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
I am not going to tell the plot of this book yet again,
Amazon and some other reviewers have done it quite well...I will tell you that
this is an astounding book, a beautiful book, and a book that I know I will
read again and again......
I read a lot, two to three books a week, my family makes fun that I "love" so many that I read...but in the past few years there have only been a handful of books that when I finish reading the book I sit and try to think of who I can send a copy to, who can I share this wonderful experience with. A book that when I finish, I want to go back to the beginning and start over.
I am a little sorry it is listed as a young adult book, I feel that if the bookstores put it in the young adult section, so many people will be missing out on a wonderful experience. Yet it is important that younger readers, high school readers, read this book too. When I was growing up, I remember reading Diary of Anne Frank, and the feelings I had when I read it...and understanding the importance of everyone reading that book. Well, this book is that important, this book is a must read.
I am going to go back and read this author's other book, I don't know how it can measure up to this one, but if it is half as good, I am in for a treat.
I read a lot, two to three books a week, my family makes fun that I "love" so many that I read...but in the past few years there have only been a handful of books that when I finish reading the book I sit and try to think of who I can send a copy to, who can I share this wonderful experience with. A book that when I finish, I want to go back to the beginning and start over.
I am a little sorry it is listed as a young adult book, I feel that if the bookstores put it in the young adult section, so many people will be missing out on a wonderful experience. Yet it is important that younger readers, high school readers, read this book too. When I was growing up, I remember reading Diary of Anne Frank, and the feelings I had when I read it...and understanding the importance of everyone reading that book. Well, this book is that important, this book is a must read.
I am going to go back and read this author's other book, I don't know how it can measure up to this one, but if it is half as good, I am in for a treat.
By Lesley
West on February 16, 2006
Format: Library Binding
This is a story told by Death. An interesting point of view
perhaps, but as it is set in Germany during World War II, perhaps it is
entirely appropriate. It is also a story of a young girl, who in spite of
having a life that no one would wish on anyone, still manages to have glimpses
of pleasure through many small things, including the few books that she manages
to acquire (or shall we say, steal).
It is interesting to see that it appears to be targeted to young adult readers - please don't be put off by this - it is very much an adult story about children who are doing their best to live a normal life in times of unspeakable horror. It would also be a good way to introduce more mature readers to the history of the times. But be warned, it is quite confrontational at times, and considering who the narrator is, very sad.
To add extra punch to the story, it appears that it is the true story of the author's grandmother. When you consider this, you realise how truly resilient we humans are, and how occasionally, and with a bit of luck, we can hold off death for a time.
It is interesting to see that it appears to be targeted to young adult readers - please don't be put off by this - it is very much an adult story about children who are doing their best to live a normal life in times of unspeakable horror. It would also be a good way to introduce more mature readers to the history of the times. But be warned, it is quite confrontational at times, and considering who the narrator is, very sad.
To add extra punch to the story, it appears that it is the true story of the author's grandmother. When you consider this, you realise how truly resilient we humans are, and how occasionally, and with a bit of luck, we can hold off death for a time.
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