Liesel Meminger’s Education: Learning to Read as World War II Begins
“What was that, Saumensch?”“Nothing, Mama.”Papa grinned and pointed at the girl. “Book, sandpaper, pencil,” heordered her, “and accordion!” once she was already gone. Soon, theywere on Himmel Street, carrying the words, the music, the washing.As they walked toward Frau Diller’s, they turned around a few timesto see if Mama was still at the gate, checking […]
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