The Book Thief Blog Entry.

The setting where The Book Thief is taken place is in Nazi, Germany 1939-1942. More specifically, Himmel Street in the town of Munich. During this time World War II is being taken place. Liesel Meminger which is the main character, is living on Himmel Street with the Humbermans where she meets the Stieners. Liesel becomes best friends with Rudy Stiener, but she also becomes friends with many other characters throughout the book. The Book Thief takes place not only on Himmel Street , it also takes place on Munich Street. Since the time that this story is being taken place is World War II, it has much impact on the book. Hitler is ruling everyone, he created the laws. Also many innocent people are dying. I think the author chose this specific time and place because you can make yourself believe that this would actually happen. The author emphasizes everything to make the reader think that whatever is happening, is real.