A story of bravery, devotion, and love told touchingly by death, a worldly and observent narrator. Liesel Meminger finds herself in the loving care of unforgettable foster parents. As the war escalates and Germany descends into collective madness, Zusak's characters find ways to be uniquely human - kind, caring, rebellious, and daring. Liesel learns to read and love words and finds that books can save us in more ways than we might imagine. Zusak's book is unforgettable. Read it!