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Markus Zusak
(Random House; $16.95)
Reviewed by Emily Simons, 10th grade student
One of the best books I’ve read yet, The Book Thief, takes the reader back to World War One following the story of a girl who was given up by her mother and taken to live with foster parents. Told by death, the story takes us through the girl’s childhood, and describes her friendship with her neighbor. Death also tells the story of the Youth Hitler Groups and the Jews that march through the poor town. This book was amazingly crafted and each character was full and by the end felt like a good friend. The plot was also intricate and drew me in after the first page. By the end, I was crying and I cannot wait for Mr. Zusak’s next book!
Reviewed by Allie Meyer, 10th grade student in Austrailia
I highly reccomend this book to anyone age twelve and up. Narrated by Death this story incorporates numerous thought-provoking ideas while telling the story of Liesel Meminger, a young foster girl living outside of Munich in Nazi Germany. Following her as she moves into a foster family, makes friends with a lovestruck apple-thief, her neighbours during the treacherous air raids, and the Jewish man hidden in her basement. As she goes through these trying times she finds one thing she can seek solace in, books, and finds different ways to get her hands on these forbidden and tempting treasures. Markus Zusak's new book is one of mesmerizing despair and heartwarming love found in even the most unusual places. Funny, engrossing, suspenseful and sure to be enjoyed unconditionally by anyone who reads it.
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