Liesel's Journey and Relationships

The story follows Liesel, a German girl, who moves to Molching with her foster family, the Hubermanns, during WWII. She forms a bond with Hans, learns to read, and befriends Rudy. As the war intensifies, they hide Max, a Jewish boxer. Liesel's love for books grows, but tragedy strikes when Molching is bombed, leaving her as the sole survivor. The narrative explores themes of death and the power of words, with death itself as the narrator.

What event marks the beginning of Liesel's journey?

• Her first soccer game

• Her first day at school

• Her brother's death on the train

• Her arrival at the Hubermann's

Who are Liesel's foster parents?

• The Steiners

• The Gravediggers

• The Mayors

• The Hubermanns

What does Hans teach Liesel?

• How to paint

• How to cook

• How to read

• How to play the accordion

What does Liesel do to cope with her nightmares?

• Talks to Hans

• Plays soccer

• Writes stories

• Reads books

What does Hans play?

• The piano

• The accordion

• The violin

• The guitar

What does Liesel do to help her mother?

• Cleans the house

• Cooks meals

• Tends the garden

• Delivers laundry

What activity does Liesel enjoy with Rudy?

• Playing soccer

• Reading books

• Painting

• Cooking

Why does Liesel start stealing books?

• To sell them

• To spite the mayor's wife

• To impress Rudy

• To learn magic

Who is Max?

• The mayor's son

• A Jewish boxer hiding from persecution

• Liesel's brother

• Hans' war friend

What does Max do in the basement?

• Reads Liesel's books

• Plays the accordion

• Writes and illustrates on blank pages

• Paints pictures