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scene is recreated inThe Book Thiefwith Hans Hubermann in the place of the boy. Rudy.Zusak's favorite character from any of his books is Rudy Steiner, Liesel's best friend. Deathintroduces himself as the narrator and describes the three times he saw "the book thief." The story begins with Liesel, her mother, and her brotherWernerriding on a train. ................
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