Narrated by Death itself, this poignant tale follows Liesel, a foster child in Nazi Germany, who steals books to cope with the surrounding horrors of World War II.
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Narrated by Death itself, this poignant tale follows Liesel, a foster child in Nazi Germany, who steals books to cope with the surrounding horrors of World War II.
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The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times.
When Death has a story to tell, you listen.
It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.
Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Very mild; one brief kiss between young characters.
Violence & gore
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Frequent depictions of war violence including bombings, deaths, and beatings; some scenes of suicide and mistreatment.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity and strong language.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Minor references to Jewish faith and persecution in WWII context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central themes of Nazi ideology, anti-Semitism, racism, and personal resistance in WWII Germany.
Self-harm / suicide
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Depictions of suicide and extensive discussions of death.
Abuse & suffering
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Includes anti-Semitic persecution, verbal abuse, abandonment, ableism, and systemic suffering in Nazi Germany.
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