She also ends up also writing her own story, and finds a common interest in them with Max. Recognizing the power of writing and sharing literature, Liesel begins to steal books that the politicians are seeking to destroy. Hans develops a close relationship with Liesel, helping her learn to read and write. As the political situation in Germany deteriorates, her foster parents conceal a Jewish man named Max Vandenburg. While adapting to her new home, she is exposed to the horrors of the war and politics. Narrated by Death, the story follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl living with foster parents, Hans and Rosa Hubermann, in Nazi Germany during World War II. Themes throughout the story include death, literature, and love. Narrated by Death, the novel presents the lives and viewpoints of the many victims of the ongoing war. The novel follows the adventures of a young girl, Liesel Meminger. It was adapted into the 2013 feature film, The Book Thief. Published in 2005, The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 16 million copies. The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by the Australian author Markus Zusak, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. For additional editions see The Book Thief > Editions at
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