The Milton Public Library invites you to a special showing of “The Book Thief” on Monday, April 28th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the library, located at 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. This free event, sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library, is open to the public.
Based on the international best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, and adapted by Michael Petroni, “The Book Thief” tells the story of a courageous young girl as she discovers the power of words during World War II Nazi Germany. The story begins when 10 year old Liesel Meminger (Sophie Nelisse) is sent to live with a German foster family. When her kind-hearted foster father Hans (Geoffrey Rush) teaches her to read, Liesel begins “borrowing” books and sharing them with her friend Max, a young Jewish refugee who is being hidden in their basement. For Liesel and Max, books become their escape from the war and their hope for the future.
Directed by Brian Percival and starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Sophie Nélisse, “The Book Thief” received Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for its score by composer John Williams. Rated PG-13. (131 Minutes).
For more information, please contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757 or visit: www.miltonlibrary.org.