logo
SuperSummary Logo
STUDY + TEACHING GUIDE

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak
Guide cover image

83 pages • 2 hours read

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Download PDF
Access Full Guide
Study Guide
Teaching Guide

Before You Read Sparkles iconBeta

Summary

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Book Club Questions

Quiz

Essay Topics

1.

Books come in all shapes and sizes in the novel. Pick two. Describe their physical characteristics and their meaning to the characters. 

2.

Describe Death’s personality as it can be inferred from his narration. 

3.

What is the significance of Hans’s accordion? How does it connect various characters in the story? 

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
Unlock IconUnlock all 83 pages of this Study Guide
Plus, gain access to 8,550+ more expert-written Study Guides.
Including features:
+ Mobile App
+ Printable PDF
+ Literary AI Tools
Unlock Full Library

Related Titles

By Markus Zusak

SuperSummary Logo
Study Guide

Bridge of Clay

Markus Zusak
Guide cover image
SuperSummary Logo
Plot Summary

Fighting Ruben Wolfe

Markus Zusak
Guide cover placeholder
SuperSummary Logo
Study Guide

I Am The Messenger

Markus Zusak
Guide cover image