SYNOPSIS: Narrated by Death himself, this book focuses mainly on a girl named Liesel Meminger, who seeks refuge with a foster family in Nazi Germany. During her time there, she learns about love and loss, and what is most important in life.
AUNT SHARON'S TAKE: This is another one of those books with adult subject matter, but which was very touching and thought-provoking. Although afterward, I couldn't stop crying, I did enjoy the book, and found it very moving.
RATING: PG13 for Violence, Language, and adult material
AUDIENCE: Young Adult and Adult
STARS: 4
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