The Book Thief Book Report

In The Book Thief, a story by Markus Zusak, Liesel is trying to live through Nazi Germany during World War II. Liesel Meminger is a curious young girl who did not start as the book thief. Her first stolen book wasn’t intended to be stolen, it had simply been left behind; When her brother died, she picked up The Grave Digger’s Handbook. When she arrived at her foster parent’s home, it wasn’t long before her papa discovered this book. He taught her to read and it began Liesel’s obsession with words. She steals many books, and with her friend, Rudy’s help, they steal more. One day, Max, a Jewish man arrives at her house and her world changes. She grows to befriend the man, who lives in her basement. He writes books for her, and she brings him newspapers to fill out the crosswords. But when the war reaches its peak, it becomes too dangerous for Max to stay. Once he leaves, Liesel becomes sad. She misses Max dearly, but when he is walking down her street with many others on his way to a labor camp, she rushes out into the street to hug him; however, soldiers whip them both. The story ends with Himmel Street being bombed, and everyone she knows and loves is gone. Zusak’s unique writing
The author would want the reader to come away with the ideas that people should do what they know is right, not what others think is right, and don’t be afraid to do the right thing. Liesel portrays these themes very well with her actions, feelings, and words. The Book Thief is a fantastic book that everyone should read. The beginning starts a little slow, but if you make it through the first part, it is a fast paced and suspenseful story perfectly blended with history and many themes for the reader to take away. Markus Zusak’s incredible figurative language and his creative use of Death as the narrator make this story a classic. Everyone should read it, not only for enjoyment, but for the lessons that can be learned from