How old is Rudy and Liesel at the beginning of the story vs the ending of the story?

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In the Book Thief, how old are the children at the beginning of the story towards the end of the story?

Asked by Dravenko P #1151669 on 5/19/2021 7:50 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/19/2021 8:04 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/19/2021 8:04 PM

Rudy is eleven when he first meets Liesel; Liesel is nine.

Liesel Meminger lived to a very old age, far away from Molching and the demise of Himmel Street.

Rudy dies as a young man in an air raid.

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