The Book Thief
2006 novel by Markus Zusak / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the novel. For the 2013 movie, see The Book Thief (film).
The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by the Australian author Markus Zusak, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. Published in 2006, The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 17 million copies. It was adapted into the 2013 feature film, The Book Thief.
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Author | Markus Zusak |
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Illustrator | Trudy White |
Cover artist | Colin Anderson/ X Pictures/Getty Images |
Country | Australia |
Language | English, German |
Genre | Novel-Historical Fiction, Bildungsroman |
Published | 2006 Picador |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Pages | 584 |
ISBN | 033036426X |
OCLC | 183612599 |
LC Class | PZ7.Z837 Boo 2007 |
For additional editions see The Book Thief > Editions at Goodreads.com |
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The novel follows the adventures of a young girl, Liesel Meminger. Narrated by Death, the novel presents the lives and viewpoints of the many victims of the ongoing war. Themes throughout the story include death, literature, and love.[1]