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The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak
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By Markus Zusak
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The beautiful, soul-searing story of the power of books. In the heat of Hitler’s Germany, terror and death are everywhere. In an effort to provide some semblance of happiness to the unfortunate souls hiding and clinging to life, young Leisel brings books. And sometimes, a good book is all you need to find hope.

The 10th-anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller and modern classic beloved by millions of readers.

One of the most enduring stories of our time, The Book Thief is just a small story really, about, among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist fighter, and quite a lot of thievery.

The 10th-anniversary edition features pages of bonus content, including marked-up manuscript pages, original sketches, and pages from the author's...

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