The Book Thief

Why does the Mayor's wife give Liesel the Whistler? Why does Liesel refuse it?

Why does the Mayor's wife give Liesel the Whistler? Why does Liesel refuse it? 

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Liesel has been reading the book when she's at Ilsa's home. Thus, Ilsa offers it to her as a gift. Liesel doesn't want the Mayor's wife to give her anything.... she'd rather take it. 

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The Book Thief