Madi O.S asked this question about The Book Thief:
What age is the book thief appropriate to read?
Merla Miller Personally, I believe it should be categorized as YA although it has won children's literature awards. I don't feel the story is appropriate for anyon…morePersonally, I believe it should be categorized as YA although it has won children's literature awards. I don't feel the story is appropriate for anyone under 13. Too depressing.
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