First published in 2005, this is a heart-touching story of a nine-year old girl and the turmoil around her during the chaotic days of second world war. The plot takes, set amidst the backdrop of life in Nazi Germany during the war years, takes the readers through the orphaned Liesel. Just when her life seemed to be getting back on track after getting adopted into a house, it falls back into chaos when her foster parents decide to shelter a Jew in their home. Amidst the ensuing turmoil, the Jew helps Liesel learn reading and appreciate the power of the written word. The novel has won global acclaim and was on NY Times Bestseller list for more than four years.
