SPOILER ALEARTIf you have not started to read this book, and have stumbled across this blog, be warned, there are some spoilers in these passages. 
The Book Thief Pages 142-153
In these eleven pages, a lot had happened. The section started with Liesel and the Shoulder Shrug. I still don't know what is up with Hans and the previous section, however, and I am very suspicious of it. I also have the suspicion that it is right under my nose, and I just cant pick it up from the reading. The Major's library is still a warming part, to know that you are able to wonder in a room revolved around your passion. Johann Hermann, I still don't get it. Is he possibly the character we have touched in the last section? Then we walk over to the himmel street field, were soccer games are taking place. Liesel was trying to apologize to Tommy. Why did the author choose for this to happen? Why now? That is another thing I am confused about. Tommy is really scared of Liesel, and I can see why. If I were him, I would think it would be best to stay away anyways, knowing that Tommy has a big mouth. Now, we skip over to the river. I don't know why Liesel doesn't  want to go into the river. It was hinted because it was too cold, but I think there is another reason. I also do not know why Rudy is so insistent to get a kiss from Liesel. But then again, I don't get any of those people. Then we switch AGAIN to Liesel and Rudy, who have found out about the apple farm, and are planning to steal from it so Liesel does not have to eat pea soup, and so Rudy is not starving. I wonder why the two are so incoopretent, and yet still friends. I guess that is how some friendships are, though. I do not know why the Author has chosen to switch scenarios throughout this section so often. Hopefully I will find out soon, or Markus Zusak himself will stumble across this blog and answer it for me. If you see this blog and have not started to read it yet, I hope that this inspires you to read the book thief with me.
 
Very good job Keaten! I agree with you, and your curiosity about Hans. I was warmed by the Mayor's Library too. I was confused about the apology too. I think Rudy's obsession with Liesel is strange though. Overall, really great work!
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