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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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Markus Zusak Born in 1975 Sydney, Australia
Parents raised in Germany/Austria during WWII Inspired by their stories I am the Messenger Printz award and first general acclaim
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Background & Setting NYT bestseller list for eight years (& still goin’) Published in 2005 Narrated by Death… Nazi Germany, Working class neighborhood Molching, Germany—Himmel St: “Heaven” Picture of war torn lives & the power of words Key characters: Liesel Meminger Rosa & Hans Huberman Rudy Steiner Max Vandenburg
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Liesel Meminger 10 yrs. old at start of novel
Parents taken & presumed dead (accused communists) Brother dies at novel’s open—orphaned & alone Illiterate, but learns to read: empowered by books. Books = hope & strength Traumatized, but kind and inspiring
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Hans & Rosa Huberman Take in Liesel Poor/working class
Hans: gentle, patient, and humble. Teaches Liesel to read Rosa: seems harsh, but loves fiercely.
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Rudy Steiner Liesel’s best friend Shows her true friendship and love
Ironic paradox: Hitler’s version of Aryan perfection, both blond and athletic, but Rudy’s hero is Jesse Owens.
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Max Vandenburg Jewish—hidden from Nazis in basement & protected by the Hubermans 22 yrs. old Survivors guilt Friendship with Liesel—she reads to him; he writes her stories.
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