00:00The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, published in 2005. This novel is set in Germany during World War II
00:06and is narrated by Death himself. The story follows Liesel, a young girl who is sent to
00:12live with foster parents in a small town where she finds solace in stealing books. As the war
00:17rages on, Liesel's love of books and the power of words help her and those around her endure the
00:23horrors of the Nazi regime. With its unique narrative and powerful message, it's no wonder
00:28why this book is considered a modern classic. It has sold over 16 million copies worldwide
00:33and was adapted into a film in 2013. Know The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, originally published
00:41in 1937. This fantasy novel tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a home-loving hobbit, who goes
00:47on an unexpected adventure with a group of dwarves and a wizard to reclaim their treasure from
00:53a fearsome dragon named Sule.
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