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Markus Zusak began his career as a successful writer of young adult fiction, but for his fifth novel, Zusak set out to relate the experiences of his parents growing up during World War II for an adult audience. Zusak has said that much of the inspiration for The Book Thief came from the stories his…

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when liesel reads aloud to the others in the air raid shelter for the first time, a voice inside her says, "this is your accordion." Explain what that means.
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:51 PM
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Does Max ever try to have sex with liesel
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:23 PM
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Who was the unexpected survivor of the war?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:20 PM
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What did Liesel realize when she found Rudy's body after the bombing? How did she attempt to reach him?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 9:14 PM
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Who took care of Liesel after she was orphaned for the second time?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:14 PM
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How did Ilse Hermann inspire Liesel to write her own story?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:13 PM
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How did Rudy save Liesel's life?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:12 PM
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How did liesel survive the air strike on himmel street? How did the words once again save her life?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:04 PM
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Why did Liesel attend each time Jews were marched through Molching?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2013 9:02 PM
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Why was Christmas Day 1942 a special time for those who resided in Hans Hubermann's home?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 8:04 AM
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How did Death characterize the year 1942?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 8:00 AM
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Why did Max wait so long to reval his sickness to the family?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 7:55 AM
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What did Liesel hope to accomplish by bringing presents to the unconscious max?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 7:50 AM
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Why did Rosa Hubermann make an unplanned visit to Liesel's school?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 7:45 AM
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Why did Leisel blame herself for bringing snow into the basement in order to make a snowman?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 7:41 AM
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Why did Liesel deliberately injure her leg while playing outdoors?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 7:39 AM
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Why did Death say that the sky was "the colour of Jews"? How did Death respond to the mass destruction of human lives?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 19, 2013 7:35 AM
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Jenie's hobbies
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 16, 2013 4:05 PM
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in what ways do these books contribite to liesels intellectutal and emotional growth?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 16, 2013 4:02 PM
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what do the books liesel steal have in common
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Last updated by: kennedy f #323623 on May 16, 2013 3:55 PM
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Jenie's hobbies
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Last updated by: gabriela b #321645 on May 16, 2013 3:29 PM
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What does Liesel attempt to do when she sees Max in the Jewish Parade?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 16, 2013 12:38 AM
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What was Hans's job during the WWII?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 15, 2013 10:20 PM
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What does Liesel give to Rudy during their only Christmas together?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 15, 2013 10:17 PM
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What were the two books that max wrote for liesel called?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 15, 2013 10:11 PM
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