The movie The Book Thief tells the story of a young girl named Liesel, who is taken in by Hans Hubermann’s foster family during World War II. In her new home, Liesel experiences both the strictness and the kindness of her foster mother, Rosa; the mockery of her classmates; the friendship of a young Jewish boy named Max and her neighbor Rudy; and the love of her foster father, Hans.

Shortly after Liesel’s arrival in her new family, it becomes clear that she cannot read at all. Her kind-hearted foster father, Hans, takes it upon himself to patiently teach her to read and write.
Liesel has a great interest in books, and thanks to this hobby, she meets and befriends several interesting people.
The plot is interwoven with rivalries and conflicts among the children at the school Liesel attends. The events take place during World War II, a time that robs families of their fathers and other loved ones.
Liesel’s foster parents serve as role models, willingly helping those in greatest need even in difficult times.
They hide a young Jewish man named Max in their cellar, and her father, Hans, stands up for another man from their town when the Nazis are taking him away—an act for which he is ultimately punished himself.
Liesel experiences what true friendship is, thanks to the loyalty of her friend Rudy.

USA, Germany 2013
Crew: Brian Percival;
Cast: Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Nico Liersch, Ben Schnetzer, Joachim Paul Assböck, Carina Wiese, Kirsten Block, Rafael Gareisen, Roger Allam;

Parents Guide:
Liesel’s suggestions to Rudy that she should kiss him. A kiss given to Rudy by his friend Liesel.
About two fistfights between children. People being beaten by Nazi soldiers. Dead people lying on the ground after a bombing.
Several instances of swearing, including one instance of “herrgott.”
Rosa’s disrespectful remarks about her husband Hans, whom she regularly calls a pig. A misleading, stereotypical statement that every mother loves her child. Expressions of hatred toward Hitler.

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