Page 286 - The Book Thief

I doubt it.

Me neither. Its a shame you cant eat books. Arthur Berg said something like that
once. Remember?

They recounted the good old days for the remainder of the walk, Liesel often
glancing down at The Whistler, at the gray cover and the black imprinted title.

Before they went into their respective homes, Rudy stopped a moment and said,
Goodbye, Saumensch. He laughed. Good night, book thief.

It was the first time Liesel had been branded with her title, and she couldnt hide
the fact that she liked it very much. As were both aware, shed stolen books
previously, but in late October 1941, it became official. That night, Liesel
Meminger truly became the book thief.