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Main Characters in __The Book Thief__

Liesel Meminger-she portrays life in the midst of World War I, knowing that she is Jewish, and that there is a Jewish man living in her house illegally. Max Vandenburg-the Jewish man that is hiding in the Hubermann's home. He befriends Liesel and shares commonalities with her. Hans Hubermann-he is Liesel's best friend. He teaches her to read, protects her from Rosa, and shares a father-daughter relationship with her. Rosa Hubermann-she is Liesel's foster mother. She has little patience for Liesel, and is very demanding of her, but protects her and has a level of respect for her. Frau Hermann-she is married to the mayor. Frau Hermann invites Liesel in and offers her the opportunity to read any of the books in her large collection.