Book Thief Book Report For The Book Thief

Let’s start with Hans Hubermann. Hans is a tall man with silver eyes, and he smelled like cigarettes and paint. He was altruistic towards Liesel and to everybody else since the very beginning of the book. He showed that he is trustworthy when he promised Liesel not to tell Rosa about the book she took. He said on page one hundred twenty-seven, “Of course not, Liesel. You are safe.” (Zusak 127) He assured her that her secret is safe with him. He also proved that he has a good sense of humour when he told Liesel not to ask Mama for help since she left school. He said, “Don’t ask her, either. She left school in third grade.” (Zusak 39) Our next character is Max Vandenburg. He is a Jew who came to Molching because he was hiding from the Nazis. …show more content…
Ever since he arrived in the Hubermann’s basement, Liesel, Mama, and Papa got to know him more each day. One thing’s for sure, he is brave and valiant. Death said on page five hundred twelve, “He let his mouth kiss her palm, ‘Yes, Liesel. It’s me,’ and he held the girl’s hand in his face and cried onto her fingers.” (Zusak 512) He knew he was going to get in trouble for talking to someone who’s not like him but, he didn’t care. It felt right that time. Creativity was also proven to be one of Max’s attributes. He gave Liesel two short stories before he left. “‘I think you’ve always been ready, Liesel. From the moment you arrived here, clinging to that gate, you were meant to have this.’ Rosa gave her the book from Max.” (Zusak 43) Lastly, the boy with the hair the color of lemon, Rudy Steiner. Rudy has bony legs, scrawny and sharp teeth, and gangly blue eyes. Just like Liesel, he is mischievous, too. Because of the food rationing during that time, he and Liesel had to steal food from other people who can afford to lose little of what they