Book Thief - STORYBOARD

The Book Thief is a very visual novel rich in image and metaphor.
• Can you imagine this novel as a film?

Think of significant events and settings in the novel. Some of these may include:

SETTINGS:
• The basement where Max was hidden
• The library in the Mayor’s house
• The street in Molching where Liesel and Rudy lived
• The kitchen

EVENTS:
• Max arriving on the Hubermann’s doorstep
• The German soldier searching the house
• Liesel speaking to Max in the town square
• Hans giving the piece of bread to the Jewish prisoner

Imagine that your job is to write a proposal to a film company who are interested
in turning The Book Thief either into a major film or a mini series on TV.

Firstly, write your proposal. You will need to give your reasons as to why you
think this novel would translate well into film, why you think people would want to
either pay to see it at the movies or watch it on TV.

Secondly, chose a scene from the novel and make notes regarding the important
details.

Thirdly, prepare a storyboard to illustrate how you think one scene could be
adapted for film.