The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Grade Level: 9 - 12

10 Lesson Plans / 32 Handouts / 102 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-56077-929-2

An unusual Holocaust-related novel narrated from the point of view of Death, the story is set in Nazi Germany. A German foster child whose family hides a Jew in the basement hungers for words and language, and learns perseverance and friendship in the face of brutality.

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Literary Form

World Novel

Student Activities

Students analyze tone and atmosphere. They review vocabulary and research word origins. They interpret thematic passages. Students study narration and point of view. They conduct research, write in journals, and conduct interviews. They participate in critical analysis and connect with the novel through related prose and poetry.

Supplementary materials include a quiz with answer key and essay test prompts.

Ethical Values

  • Compassion
  • Courage
  • Endurance
  • Justice
  • Truth