This book would be appropriate for older classrooms. I, myself, read it in 8th grade and absolutely loved it at that time. However, the content is mature as is the reading level. I do not think students much younger than 7th or 8th grade would handle the book well. It could absolutely be used for a novel study or a read aloud. It is fantastic.
The Book Thief is a fascinating piece of historical fiction told from death's point of view. It centers around a young girl, Liesel, who loses her family to illness during World War II. She is taken in by an older couple who later also take in a Jewish young adult named Max. Max is in hiding because of the dangers surrounding the time period. This book follows Liesel through countless trying times as well as some genuine moments of youthful happiness. Zusak's words make the story come to life.
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