In January 1939, events unfold in Germany that force the country to hold its breath. Liesel Meminger and her brother are sent to foster parents in Munich after the death of their father, who was killed because of his political beliefs. On the way, Liesel experiences death for the first time, and after arriving at their new home she finds herself on a street called the Heaven Street. The book “The Book Thief” tells the story of this girl—her love of words and music, and her ability to steal not only books, but also people’s hearts.