The Book Thief - A3

Name: Angela Sotelo
Class: A3
Book: The Book Thief
Author: Markus Zusak
550 pages
Rating: *****

Recommendation: The Book Thief can be read by anyone who enjoys reading. This book gives you a Nazi point of view of World War II. Once you start reading it, it will be hard to stop.

Summary: This is a story about Liesel Meminger a girl that has to deal with the traumatizing death of her brother (that causes her terrible nightmares), poverty, cruelty, and hope. The day her brother die was when she stole her first book. Once her foster father taught her how to read and write. She began stealing more books to console her during the tough times of the war. She spends most of her time with Rudy, her best friend. Together they tried to improve their life’s quality by stealing food and did many crazy things, they were inseparable. She witnessed many things that helped shape who she is and her attitudes.

Explanation: This book has a variety of characters that have different personalities and attitudes and I can really connect with some of the characters. Besides you get to learn about what the Nazi's went through, which is not that much different from the Jews. It teaches you great things such as courage and to do the right thing, regardless of what may happen. Plus, Rudy is quite humorous at times and he tries really hard to get a kiss from Liesel. Overall, the book great and you get to learn a few German words.

Favorite Passage: "The parade of Jewish prisoners continues through town." Part Ten: The Book Thief.
This part really touches me because I can picture it on my mind. I chose this passage because it shows how inhuman we are.