The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Hardcover
Pages 552 pages
Published 1993
Audiobook 14h 17m
Languages English, Arabic, Chinese +18
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The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Publisher's Summary
It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel Meminger's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow.…
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4.31 out of 5.0
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R (Avg Rating): 4.32 ★
v (Ratings Count): 2,338
C (Catalog Average): 3.89 ★
m (Min Weight Threshold): 50
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Hardcover Avg: 4.32
True Ratings 2,338
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Adolf Hitler (1889-1945)
Mark Owens
Liesel Meminger
Death