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The Book Thief

Genre
Drama
Rating
PG-13
Released
8 November, 2013
The Book Thief

The Book Thief is a historical novel by Australian author Markus Zusak, and is his most popular work. Published in 2005, The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 16 million copies. It was adapted into a 2013 feature film of the same name.

Author Markus Zusak
Illustrator Trudy White
Published 2005 Picador

About The Book Thief

During World War II, a young German girl shares stolen books with a hidden Jewish refugee.

Achievement of The Book Thief

The film is based on Markus Zusak's 2005 novel of the same name. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Score. 

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Latest information about The Book Thief updated on July 28 2021.