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A curriculum committee is reviewing the supplemental reading list and is considering cutting your chosen novel. Present evidence that supports that protest the decision. Support your stance with specific examples from the novel.

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The Book Thief is a novel set in Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. The main character, Liesel Meminger, is a ten-year-old girl who steals books. Liesel's foster parents take in a refuge. Over the course of the novel, Liesel grows in not only her reading skills but in maturity.

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-Liesel's bravery shows young readers that they are old enough to make a difference in the world.  Also, Liesel exhibits that you can stand up for what you believe in even as a young girl.
-Liesel shows maturity by learning to cope with her younger brother dying in front of her. Also, Liesel adapted to living with foster parents at a young age.

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A story told of World War II from the perspective of Germans shows a different side of history. In The Book Thief, the reader is shown what the Holocaust looked like for Germans. Therefore, the reader is able to see that not all Germans during World War II were bad. As shown in the picture below, Germans also lived in fear (not just the minorities).

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Obviously, stealing is wrong. In Liesel's circumstance, she steals books because she loves to read. Meanwhile in Nazi Germany, the regime is burning books that they do not agree with. The main reason Liesel steals is to rebel against the Nazi regime.

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The Book Thief is narrated by the personification of death. Also, death is a major theme in the novel. Liesel's brother dies. The death of her brother haunts her for a while. Later in the story, Liesel's foster parents and best friend all die. Liesel is forced to grow up quickly in order to cope with the deaths of many loved ones.

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The Book Thief is a wonderful novel for anyone to read. The novel from cover to cover is an inspiring story. Liesel shows readers how to overcome hardships, and to stand up for what you believe in.