A macabre story set in 1939 in Nazi Germany, and narrated by Death. Simultaneously published in adult's and children's editions, it was a }New York Times{ #1 bestseller in hardback. It's a tale about the power of words and the ability of books to feed the soul, and has had huge critical acclaim. Ages: 12+. 'It is an important piece of work, but also a wonderful page-turner.' }The Guardian