There are many great parts of The Book Thief but, only a few scenes really shape the characters into who they are. For example we wouldn’t have The Book Thief if Liesel didn’t steal The Grave Diggers Handbook. She also wouldn’t know how to read and probably wouldn’t have as strong of a bond as she does with Hans. Another Example is when Max Joins the Hubermann household. While dangerous for the Hubermanns to keep Max there gives Liesel that chance to talk about her nightmares with someone who really understands what she’s going through.
Liesel's brother Werner dies when she's ten. On the same day, she has to say goodbye to her mother forever. However, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. At the burial of her beloved brother Liesel steals The Grave Diggers Handbook she doesn’t know how to read but, it’s the last thing to remind her of her brother. She then goes to live with her foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann. One night Liesel wakes up from a nightmare to realize she had wet the bed. When Hans walks into clean up the mess he discovers The Grave Diggers Handbook stashed under her mattress and asks if she knows how to read. She replies no and her and Hans have midnight sessions where Hans teaches Liesel to read .
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This event is important because Liesel and Max are both in a similar situation. Both have left their respective families and have been adopted by the Huberman's. Unfortunately, Max must hide in their basement cellar. Although Liesel is nervous meeting Max at first, they quickly become good friends. They share nightmares as their first discussion together. Max has left his family and Liesel has lost her brother. Sharing their misfortunes the two become connected through sharing their souls and the printed word. Liesel teaches Max that he can express his scrappy personality through words and Max teaches Liesel never to give up. Both these traits prove essential themes in the