When will Markus Zusak’s ‘The Book Thief’ become a movie?

by Jaimie Mancham-Case on March 7, 2011

‘The Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak is an amazing book. And many people are wondering when it will become a movie. While the film rights to the book may have been optioned to a production company, there is no information on IMDB about it being made into a movie.

The Book Thief‘ is a power, emotional, and captivating book. One that people of all ages can enjoy. The author Markus Zusak tells a story about WWII that is different, yet captures the complex, poignant and subtle harshness and pain that all of those experienced during the war, whether Jewish or not. ‘The Book Thief’ has a protagonist that is unique, yet perfect for this story. His name is death.

The Book Thief‘ is a brilliant book that has almost perfect ratings on Amazon.com, over 1000 people have rated the book and it sits at 4 1/2 stars. Children and adults alike love the book and many fans have created their own collages of movies and placed them on Youtube, hoping to instigate a fervour in the movie studios to finally make ‘The Book Thief’ into a movie. To see more reviews and an synopsis of ‘The Book Thief’ click here.

So hopefully, the studio’s are working on a script and casting for ‘The Book Thief’ as we speak. I will update as I find more information. Let’s make this happen Hollywood!

Here is my favorite fan-made trailer for ‘The Book Thief’

If you enjoyed reading ‘The Book Thief’ you will love reading ‘The History of Love’.

Books like ‘The Book Thief’

The following are books that people will enjoy who loved reading ‘The Book Thief’. They should all be made into movies as well.

1. The History of Love

2. Graceling

3. I Am the Messenger

4. The Chosen

5. The Hunger Games

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