The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
2006historical fictionyoung adult fictionHolocaust fiction
2006 novel by Markus Zusak
About the book
The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by the Australian author Markus Zusak, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. Published in 2005, 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. The novel follows the adventures of a young girl, Liesel Meminger.
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