The Book Thief
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 624
Published: 2016
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Thorndike Literacy Bridge, Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 624 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
MARKUS ZUSAK is the bestselling author of six novels, including THE BOOK THIEF. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, to both popular and critical acclaim. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children. Find Markus on his blog www. zusakbooks. com Facebook /markuszusak Instagram @markuszusak .
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 14+
This book was recognised in the Ages 14+ category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Garden State Award - Fiction - Grades 9-12
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Grades 9-12 category by the Garden State Award.
Horn Book Award
This book was recognised by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
Publishers Weekly Award - Best Children's Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Best Children's Book Of The Year category of the Publishers Weekly Award.
Cybils Award - Fiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Fiction - YA category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
New York Public Library Book Award - Best Book Teen
This book was recognised in the Best Book Teen category of the New York Public Library Book Award.
Garden State Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Garden State Award.
Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
National Jewish Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Jewish Book Award.
Kirkus Reviews - Editors Choice
This book was recognised in the Editors Choice category of the Kirkus Reviews.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Book Sense - Children's Pick List
This book was recognised in the Children's Pick List category by the Book Sense.
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
Ira Awards - Notable Books For a Global Society
This book was recognised in the Notable Books for a Global Society category by the IRA Awards.
Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 10-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 10-12 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.
Book Sense Book of the Year Award
This book was recognised by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.
