"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak is a historical fiction novel set in the 1930s about a girl named Liesel Meminger. Liesel is a nine year old girl who is traveling with her brother Warren on a train. They are on their way to their foster home in Molching, Germany. After Warren dies, Liesel begins stealing bookls. Her first book was one from her brothers funeral. She continues her journey to Germany to live with Hans Hubermann and his wife Rosa. In one part of the book Liesel and her new friend Rudy join a group of boys to get food. They climbed over a wire fence and were gathering fruits when the owner came out and saw them. While running back Rudy got caught on the fence. He was almost caught had Leisel and the guys helped him.Throughout the book Liesel begins a collection of books. This book is a good book for both boys and girls. Its the story of a kid growing up during World War Two and all the struggles. Her family is poor, and they end up watching over a Jewish man. The risks and consequences are high if they are ever caught. I really liked this book it kept me interested the whole time.