Heidi Estrin and I both read The Book Thief by Zusak (an Australian young
adult author) and we LOVED it. As children's editor of Jewish Book World
magazine, I am giving it a starred review. Heidi reviewed it and the review
will be out in the May/June issue. It is highly imaginative and engaging
I have read The book thief and purchased it for our high school. I
have given it to our more mature readers. I think the main drawback
for students will be the length. I loved it, don't think I would
describe it as Harry Potter meets the Holocaust. While the writing
and content are highly
The New York Times recently reviewed the new book titled The Book
Thief by Markus Zusak, calling it Harry Potter and the
Holocaust. Have any of you looked at or read this book? Have you
bought it for your libraries? If so, for the adult or young adult
collection? Thanks!
Elizabeth
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