--- product_id: 76444160 title: "The Book Thief" price: "88.35 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76444160-the-book-thief store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Major Film Adaptation #1 Bestseller in Historical Fiction 10th Anniversary Edition The Book Thief **Price:** 88.35 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Steal a moment with history’s most captivating story! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Book Thief - **How much does it cost?** 88.35 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76444160-the-book-thief) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Narrated by Death:** A uniquely gripping perspective that keeps you hooked with foreshadowing and emotional depth. - • **Cultural Phenomenon:** From page to screen—watch the story come alive in a major film starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson. - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Join over 31,000 readers who rated it 4.6 stars—experience a timeless classic. - • **Powerful Historical Narrative:** Explore WWII through the eyes of a young book thief in Nazi Germany, blending history with unforgettable storytelling. - • **Exclusive 10th Anniversary Edition:** Dive deeper with rare behind-the-scenes insights from Markus Zusak himself. ## Overview The Book Thief is a #1 bestselling historical fiction novel set in Nazi Germany, narrated uniquely by Death. This 10th Anniversary Edition includes exclusive author insights and has inspired a major film adaptation. Praised for its emotional depth and vivid storytelling, it remains a must-read for lovers of powerful, thought-provoking literature. ## Description SPECIAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION with exclusive extra behind-the-scenes material from the author It is 1939. In Nazi Germany, the country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier - and will become busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed forever when she picks up a single object, abandoned in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook , and this is her first act of book thievery. So begins Liesel's love affair with books and words, and soon she is stealing from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library . . . wherever there are books to be found. But these are dangerous times, and when Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, nothing will ever be the same again. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. Now a major film from Twentieth-Century Fox starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson. Review: Most beautiful and soul-touching books - The Book Thief is one of the most beautiful and soul-touching books I’ve ever read. Markus Zusak takes an incredibly hard and painful subject and tells it with such tenderness, depth, and sensitivity that it stays with you long after you’ve finished. Every character feels alive, every moment is written with emotion, and the storytelling is simply breathtaking. I loved everything about this book, it’s a rare gem that moves you, changes you, and stays in your heart forever. Review: A book which is confusing but interesting. - A nine year old girl,Liesel Meminger, was being brought to Himmel Street in Molchang town along with her younger brother by her mother to be handed over to foster parents at Himmel Street in Molching town. Unfortunately, her six year old younger brother dies during travel, forcing them to cremate the body with the help of railway guards and some graveyard diggers at a cemetery. Here the young Leslie finds a "The Gravedigger's Handbook" which she picksup and keeps with her without any one noticing.On an occasion her intrest in reading books is noticed by her foster father Hans Hubermann and later on a different occasion by one Ilsa Hermann (The Mayor's wife) while stealing a book during an anti-semitic mass book burning by Germans.Later whem Leslie visits Ilsa Hermann to collect laundry on behalf of her mother,she lets Liesel in to her house & shows her huge book shelfs, with a permission to read them and also going soft on Liesel's stealing books from her house at certain times. She is also encouraged by Max Vandenburg(The Jew,who is in to hiding in Huberman's place under their careful protection) in both reading and writing. On the whole " The Book Thief " by Markus Zusak is an outstanding book.It's different in many ways.On one side,if it's the narration that grips reader, then on the other side, it's about the storytelling,which is both confusing and interesting.Strangely, the story is narrated by death in all fairness and in a human way. Here, the reader is foretold about the unfolding of characters in advance.Whether it's the death of the Pilot,Rudy Steiner, or that of Hans & Rosa Huberman etc the writer tells you in advance while simultaneously bringing there presence in the story which definitely is a page turner not only towards forward pages but also towards backward pages,just to fall in track with the storyline or to clear the confusion that had arisen.The Nazis domination in Germany during WWII ,their tyranny on Jews and their suffering etc are very vividly brought out.The mention of athletic king "Jesse Owens", the long awaited innocent request kiss of Rudy Steiner with Lesilie that never comes up when he was alive,The Love between Leslie and her foster father(Hans Hubermann) Leslie and Max Vandenburg,The hardships and the integrity with which the Huberman's family protects Max Vandenburg etc all makes a wonderful reading. ## Features - In an easy language - Reading books is a kind of enjoyment - This product will be an excellent pick for you ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #763 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Historical Holocaust Fiction for Young Adults #1 in Military & War Historical Fiction for Young Adults #3 in Children's Historical Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 31,640 Reviews | ## Images ![The Book Thief - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91JGwQlnu7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most beautiful and soul-touching books *by R***A on 25 November 2025* The Book Thief is one of the most beautiful and soul-touching books I’ve ever read. Markus Zusak takes an incredibly hard and painful subject and tells it with such tenderness, depth, and sensitivity that it stays with you long after you’ve finished. Every character feels alive, every moment is written with emotion, and the storytelling is simply breathtaking. I loved everything about this book, it’s a rare gem that moves you, changes you, and stays in your heart forever. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book which is confusing but interesting. *by S***A on 12 September 2023* A nine year old girl,Liesel Meminger, was being brought to Himmel Street in Molchang town along with her younger brother by her mother to be handed over to foster parents at Himmel Street in Molching town. Unfortunately, her six year old younger brother dies during travel, forcing them to cremate the body with the help of railway guards and some graveyard diggers at a cemetery. Here the young Leslie finds a "The Gravedigger's Handbook" which she picksup and keeps with her without any one noticing.On an occasion her intrest in reading books is noticed by her foster father Hans Hubermann and later on a different occasion by one Ilsa Hermann (The Mayor's wife) while stealing a book during an anti-semitic mass book burning by Germans.Later whem Leslie visits Ilsa Hermann to collect laundry on behalf of her mother,she lets Liesel in to her house & shows her huge book shelfs, with a permission to read them and also going soft on Liesel's stealing books from her house at certain times. She is also encouraged by Max Vandenburg(The Jew,who is in to hiding in Huberman's place under their careful protection) in both reading and writing. On the whole " The Book Thief " by Markus Zusak is an outstanding book.It's different in many ways.On one side,if it's the narration that grips reader, then on the other side, it's about the storytelling,which is both confusing and interesting.Strangely, the story is narrated by death in all fairness and in a human way. Here, the reader is foretold about the unfolding of characters in advance.Whether it's the death of the Pilot,Rudy Steiner, or that of Hans & Rosa Huberman etc the writer tells you in advance while simultaneously bringing there presence in the story which definitely is a page turner not only towards forward pages but also towards backward pages,just to fall in track with the storyline or to clear the confusion that had arisen.The Nazis domination in Germany during WWII ,their tyranny on Jews and their suffering etc are very vividly brought out.The mention of athletic king "Jesse Owens", the long awaited innocent request kiss of Rudy Steiner with Lesilie that never comes up when he was alive,The Love between Leslie and her foster father(Hans Hubermann) Leslie and Max Vandenburg,The hardships and the integrity with which the Huberman's family protects Max Vandenburg etc all makes a wonderful reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall very Good..but a little bit damaged *by S***A on 16 August 2025* Everything was good except the book was a bit damaged around the bottom right corner. 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