Markus Zusak Classics Historical Young Adult The Book Thief – Markus Zusak (2005) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, narrated by Death, follows a girl’s love for books, offering solace and resistance during Nazi Germany.
Lois Lowry Classics Historical Young Adult Number the Stars – Lois Lowry (1989) Number the Stars by Lois Lowry follows Annemarie Johansen, who risks her life to protect her Jewish friend during Nazi-occupied Denmark.
Yann Martel Historical Psychological Beatrice and Virgil – Yann Martel (2010) Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel is an allegorical tale of a writer’s encounter with a taxidermist and two animals, exploring suffering, memory, and storytelling.