Similarly, Hans helps Liesel overcome her adversity of reading, although only being educated until 4th grade. Liesel is an uneducated girl heading into school. She is constantly made fun of, due to her lack of knowledge and she gets into trouble because of this. However, Hans is willing to stay up late nights to focus on improving Liesel's literary skills, even when she struggles. For example: "As he realized the difficulty of the text, he was clearly aware that such a book was hardly ideal. There were words in there that he'd have trouble with himself "A, Liesel said. A for what? She smiled. Apfel" (66, 67). Hans discovers Liesel has picked out a book well beyond her reading level, yet Liesel still is determined to read. He sees her determination, and despite his difficulties in reading, he never gives up on assisting Liesel on her journey in reading. Even as he watches her struggle, he is there to support her and help her overcome her problem. This dedication proves successful as she does improve her reading and her self-esteem increases. One day at school, Liesel picks up a book with greater confidence than ever, and knows she could read every word. Overcoming this adversity made Liesel more of a critical thinker throughout her life. Lastly, Hans Hubermann and Liesel Memminger accumulate one another's trust quickly, which allows Hans to deal with one of the biggest troubles he faces. Hans has risked his life, along with his family's to fulfill a favor for one of his closest friends by allowing Max to reside in his basement. Hans has a private conversation with Liesel, and tells her not to tell anyone of Max, otherwise papa and mama will be taken away from her. Liesel agrees to papa's promise, being afraid of the consequences. One evening, Liesel shows signs of maturity with keeping her promise. She says: "But you'll come and get me if he wakes up, won't you? Just make something up.
