The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a World War II novel narrated by Death and centered on Liesel, a girl who steals books in Nazi Germany. The book is a strong pick for teen and adult readers who want historical fiction about language, loss, courage, and humanity under pressure.

• Author: Markus Zusak
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Category: Young Adult Fiction / Historical
• Illustrated: Not listed
• ISBN: 9780375842207