The Book Thief
After reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, I begged friends and family to read it so we could discuss it. So far, everyone loves it. Narrated by Death, it examines a young girl's life during World War II.
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After reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, I begged friends and family to read it so we could discuss it. So far, everyone loves it. Narrated by Death, it examines a young girl's life during World War II.
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