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n the book, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Liesel Meminger, a nine year old girl arrives at the home of her new foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann. Rosa is not the type of mom that Liesel would have liked to have but Hans is almost a perfect fit for her. When Hans learns that Liesel is unable to read. He teaches her the language and she catches on quickly. Liesel grows up to love books finding one in particular left in the snow on accident at her brothers funeral, The Grave Diggers Handbook. When Liesel’s family pays a friend back who once saved Hans’ life. They hide him in their basement and give him shelter. This makes them realize they have to be more and more cautious as they live their lives. Now that Liesel can read and write she

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