This is true in Mark Zusak's novel The Book Thief. ... For example: "As he realized the difficulty of the text, he was clearly aware that such a book was hardly ideal. ... Hans discovers Liesel has picked out a book well beyond her reading level, yet Liesel still is determined to read. ... One day at school, Liesel picks up a book with greater confidence than ever, and knows she could read every word. ... In summary, Max and Liesel's companionship allow them to deal with their tragedies through connection between past experiences and their love for words, which they use a form ...

• Word Count: 2179
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In 1933, William E. Dodd, a Democrat from North Carolina, is seeking a change from his professorship at the University of Chicago to finish his book series on the Old South. Franklin D. Roosevelt is seeking for someone to fill the position of ambassador to Germany and is having difficulty finding a...

• Word Count: 733
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School