Film Companion Book

Summary: Here’s a little fact – you will die. 1939. Nazi Germany. The country holds its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, lives with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the residents of her street as the bombs begin to fall. Some important information – this novel is narrated by Death. It is a small story about a girl, an accordion player, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fistfighter, and a whole lot of stealing.

About the Author: Markus Zusak is the bestselling author of six novels, including The Book Thief. His books have been translated into more than forty languages and have been celebrated by both readers and critics. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.