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The Book Thief
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As a general rule, I tend to stay away from "young adult" fiction. Still, I had heard "The Book Thief" was a wonderful book, so I thought I'd give it a chance. Long story short? I loved it. Anyone one else read this? If not, I'd highly recommend it.

submitted by Mathilda
(August 23, 2011 - 11:36 pm)

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I'm still in the middle of it (pg 416) but I've loved it so far.  There are so many elegant sentences and vivid images and unique ideas that make me think.  And I love books like that.  So yes I highly recommend it as well!  

submitted by Leaf, age 14, on a tree!
(August 26, 2011 - 1:01 pm)

Top!!

A book this good deserves to be on the front page. 

submitted by Leaf, age 14, on a tree!
(August 26, 2011 - 1:01 pm)

I read it recently. It's so moving and the author writes in such a beautiful confusing way... I cried at the end. I know I'm a total wimp, yet I stayed up till way past one in the morning sobbing my eyes out. It needs a Newberry or something.

submitted by Elizabeth M., age 12, USA
(August 26, 2011 - 5:51 pm)

It. Is. Amazing. One of my favorite books ever. By far. As in, probably in the top 10. Despite the fact that I have no real idea of what my top 10 are.

submitted by Ima
(August 26, 2011 - 8:59 pm)

I just finished this. My eyes got wet in some parts but I never actually cried much. Maybe that had something to do with reading in the family room where my parents were...

My favourite characters were Liesel, Rudy, Rosa, Papa, and Ilsa. You guys? 

submitted by Olive
(August 30, 2011 - 6:34 pm)

Thank you, Mathilda and other Chatterboxers who have recommended this book. I just finished reading it. It is one of the very best, most powerful books I've ever read. It is so beautifully written. I love books like this that teach me about people, humanity, history, and life--and make me think. Knowing that the book is based upon real circumstances, I wonder how I would have reacted in each character's position. I learned about the point of view of the German people under Adolf Hitler. Most other books I've read about WWII have been from the point of view of Jewish people or the Allies.

 

I appreciated most of the characters, but especially Liesel and Hans. And Max.

submitted by Admin, Illinois
(August 30, 2011 - 7:56 pm)

*repeats to herself*  IwillreadthisbookIwillreadthisbookIwillreadthisbookIwillreadthisbook

submitted by Analesia, age 13, just being awesome
(September 1, 2011 - 3:51 pm)

I'm only 10, but I read it. It was good. Ihe end was good. Poor Rudy.

submitted by I, age book thief, loved the
(September 5, 2011 - 11:02 am)

OK.  I got it out of the library.  I haven't read it yet, though.  Right now, I'm reading Beatle Meets Destiny.

submitted by Analesia, age 13, just being awesome
(September 11, 2011 - 5:19 pm)

I think I liked Liesel, Hans, Max and Rudi the best. 

submitted by Elizabeth M. , age 12, Germany
(September 12, 2011 - 8:35 am)

I almost cried at the end with Rudy. :)

 

I did cry.

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submitted by Olive
(September 12, 2011 - 5:27 pm)

I began to cry when I noticed that the bombs were falling and no one would survive. I know, I'm a wimp. :) 

submitted by Elizabeth M., age 12, Germany
(September 13, 2011 - 7:12 am)

I'm reading it now, and I had to pry myself offa it so I could post on the Chatterbox.  So good!

submitted by Analesia, age 13, just being awesome
(September 19, 2011 - 4:03 pm)