The Book Thief Prediction

Liesel will definitely embark in a somewhat big and dangerous adventure. The author is slowly building it all up. Even though she's still mourning her brother's death and missing her mother, I'm sure Liesel will overcome these feelings and triumph. As to the book stealing, I think she'll become obsessed with stealing books and submerging herself into the deep sea of knowledge they contain and keep doing it compulsively, and she'll be discovered, however that won't stop her. Also, I don't think when she arrived at her new home was the last time she saw her mother, she'll find a way to go back to her. As to Hans Hubermann, I predict he and Liesel will establish a strong connection and he'll somehow help her and cover for her through tough times.

Anita's Journal

June 14, 1961
On Wednesday, Anita feels sorry for Tia Mari having to worry about meals every day. Oscar and his sisters still don't know about Anita and Mami, so his parents keep using excuses to stay in their bedroom as much as they can.

June 15, 1961
Maria overhears the Mancini sisters playing outside and desperately longs to do that someday. Tia Maria tells Anita to be understanding with her mother, for she has been under tremendous pressure, and she tells Anita she should pray to La Virgencita.

July 17. 1961
Chucha sees Tia Mari, and tells her to remind Anita to get ready to use her wings. She also sends a card of San Miguel flying (symbolism to use her wings).

Second Before We Were Free Question

I think the Mancinis are great people by giving Anita and her mother some shelter, food, and even spending quality time with them! I think the Mancinis are doing something extra to be better people, they don't have to do this, and even though they are putting their families in grave danger, this case is much different than Papi and Tio Toni's for the following reasons. First of all, Mr. Mancini is part of the Italian embassy, so he's kind of trusted, so their home probably won't be inspected. Another reason is that Tio Pepe and Tia Mari are helping them through a hard situation, while Papi and Tio Toni gave them no choice but to stay in Dominican Republic and face the consequences until they are free.