Predict what will happen to Liesel since the mayor’s wife saw her steal the book. Support your prediction with textual support.

It would be difficult for me to make a prediction, as I've read this novel numerous times. Looking back, I believed Ilsa would befriend Liesel.... she was lonely.

"The woman quieted her. She reached into her bag and pulled out a small black book. Inside was not a story, but lined paper. "I thought if you're not going to read any more of my books, you might like to write one instead. Your letter, it was…" She handed the book to Liesel with both hands. "You can certainly write. You write well… And please," Ilsa Hermann advised her, "don't punish yourself, like you said you would. Don't be like me, Liesel."