(USED-Good Cond)- Some yellowing- It is 1939. 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 changedwhen she picks up an object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesellearns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Nazibook-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, whereverthere are books to be found. But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jewish fist-fighter in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up, and closed down. Award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us oneof the most enduring stories of our time. 'An original, moving, beautifully written book'The Age
