The narrator of this story is "Death" and he tells of a 9 year old German girl named "Leisel, who has been sent to live with foster parents. Her Foster father "Hans" is teaching her to read and write. She grows to love and treasure books so much that during the book burnings, by the Nazi's, she would steal a book..
I love this book because it gives you an insight on what life was like during one of the most dangerous times in world history--the Nazi occupation. It is very compelling.
This past November the movie was released in theatres and due out soon on DVD.
One of my favorite books!
ReplyDeleteIt is fast becoming one of mine..I am not a 1/4 way through it either..it is really good.
DeleteWhen you get your homestead you won't have time to read anything ;)
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DeleteKelly: And the property finally gets out of Probate ( fingers crossed) April 7. Can't believe how the past 8 mos. have flown by
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