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“One day, Liesel.' he said, 'you'll be dying to kiss me.”

Book:The Book Thief: Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition

Work

The Book Thief: Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition

This novel is a historical fiction set in Nazi Germany during World War II. It follows the story of a young girl, Liesel Meminger, who is sent to live with a foster family after her parents are killed. Liesel becomes fascinated with books and begins to steal them, leading to a series of events that intertwine her life with those around her, including her foster family and the Jewish man she hides in their basement. more

Author

Markus Zusak

Markus Zusak, born on June 23, 1975, is an acclaimed Australian author known for his unique narrative style and profound thematic insights. His works have garnered widespread praise from readers and critics alike. more

“There was a time you saw me once, one afternoon, in the dormitories. There was no one else around, and I was playing this tape, this music. I was sort of dancing with my eyes closed and you saw me.' '...yes, I remember that occasion. I still think about it from time to time.' 'That's funny, so do I.”

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Author:Kazuo Ishiguro

“Even at the time, I realised this couldn't be right, that this interpretation didn't fit with the rest of the lyrics. But that wasn't an issue with me. The song was about what I said, and I used to listen to it again and again, on my own, whenever I got the chance.”

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Book:Never Let Me Go

Source: Never Let Me Go

“If you were a boy and a girl and you were in love with each other, really, properly in love, and if you could show it, then the people who run Hailsham, they sorted it out for you. They sorted it out so you could have a few years together before you began your donations.”

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Book:Never Let Me Go: With GCSE and A Level study guide

Source: Never Let Me Go: With GCSE and A Level study guide

“But I really wanted to find it for you. And when it looked in the end like it wasn't going to turn up, I just said to myself, one day I'll go to Norfolk and I'll find it there for her.' 'The lost corner of England,' I said.”