Markus Zusak writes his novel “The Book Thief” using conventions of magical realisim. In this novel the power of words is presented through the manipulation of insignificant events or details. These supposed insignificant events or details, like the painting over Mien Kamf in white paint, Lesiel stealing her first book and . These revel the significant theme of the power of words, Zusak does this to relate to a larger meaning or importance from the novel.