The Book Thief By Markus Zusak

Rating: ★★★★★

It is 1939 in Germany when Liesel Meminger finds The Grave Digger's Handbook at her brothers funeral. Thus begins her stealing of books, that will carry on for years more. When Liesel's family hides a Jewish man in their home, Liesel's life life is changed. The two of them form a bond that is stronger than any either of them have ever had. This book will have you crying, laughing, and just shaking your head at how amazing it is.

I love The Book Thief because it is just so GREAT! It is told by death, which gives you a really interesting perspective. It also is different than most books written about this time period, because it gives you the life of the friend and helper of a Jewish person in Nazi Germany. Not only does this book have wonderful writing, it also has wonderful pictures (that only occur about 20 times).

Also by Markus Zusak:
Getting the Girl
I am the Messenger
Underdog