11–14
Short (1-4 activities)
World Book Day
2 March
A film guide that looks at The Book Thief (2013) which tells the story of Liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in World War Two Germany.
This guide is useful for exploring topics including History, Citizenship, Politics, Literacy, PSHE Education and Religious Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding family and friendships, life and death, refugees and immigration, racism and prejudice, child safety, community, ethics and war.
A short .pdf of activities focusing on The Book Thief.
Size: 684 KB
The Book Thief Interview with actress Emily Watson and director Brian Perci
Duration: 3:19 mins
