write a 3 paragraph summary of chapters 35-45 in the book thief
In chapters 35-45 of "The Book Thief," the story continues to follow Liesel Meminger, a young girl living in Nazi Germany during World War II. Liesel continues to attend school and befriends her classmates, including Max Vandenburg, a Jewish man who is hiding in her basement. Meanwhile, Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, is called up to serve in the German army, leaving Liesel and her foster mother, Rosa, to manage on their own. Despite the challenges and hardships they face, Liesel finds solace in reading and stealing books, which helps her escape from the harsh realities of the war.
As the war rages on, Liesel's neighborhood is bombed, resulting in the deaths of many of her friends and neighbors. Liesel's foster father, Hans, returns home safely, but their house is destroyed, forcing them to move to a bomb shelter. Liesel continues to steal books and read to her friends and neighbors in the shelter, bringing comfort and hope to those around her. Throughout these tumultuous times, Liesel learns the power of words and storytelling in offering solace and strength in the face of adversity.
Max Vandenburg, the Jewish man hiding in Liesel's basement, becomes critically ill, and Liesel cares for him as best she can. Despite the risks, Liesel continues to visit the mayor's wife, a recluse who had once employed her mother, to read to her and borrow books from her library. As the war intensifies, Liesel's relationships with those around her deepen, and she finds courage in the power of words and love to survive the darkest of times.