4.28 avg rating — 3,053 ratings

"Based on true stories from family members of the author, who was born in Rotterdam. Two boys 10 and 14 join the Dutch Resistance."

4.18 avg rating — 841 ratings

"Perspective of German girl in Occupied Amsterdam whose hard-wired beliefs are challenged by what she sees. Based on true stories. "

4.39 avg rating — 2,866,002 ratings

"My copy of this book by an Australian writer is in its 34th printing. The narrator (a busy but thoughtful Death who carries souls to their destination) presents the life-affirming story of a 13-year-old girl, Liesel, who is given up by a Communist mother to save her from the Nazis. Liesel starts by stealing a book, and goes on to steal some more from someone who welcomes her interest in books. Meanwhile her foster family takes a great risk and hides a Jewish man. A fine tale in a small village outside Munich. The story of World War II is brought down to a human level."

4.20 avg rating — 4,172,639 ratings