The Book Thief

What did Liesel learn about Frau Hermann´s life?

PART 3

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Liesel learns that Johann Hermann," who's name was written on a book cover in Liesel's home was Ilsa's son who died in 1918, the final year of World War I. Ilsa says he froze to death. Ilsa still suffers because of her son's death, and Liesel tells her, "I'm sorry."

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