It was the beginning of the greatest Christmas ever. Little food. No presents. But there was a snowman in their basement.
Markus ZusakSomewhere, far down, there was an itch in his heart, but he made it a point not to scratch it. He was afraid of what might come leaking out.
Markus ZusakThe orange flames waved at the crowd as paper and print dissolved inside them. Burning words were torn from their sentences.
Markus ZusakIt's a lot easier, she realized, to be on the verge of something than to actually be it. This would still take time.
Markus ZusakEach night, Liesel would step outside, wipe the door, and watch the sky. Usually it was like spillage - cold and heavy, slippery and gray - but once in a while some stars had the nerve to rise and float, if only for a few minutes. On those nights, she would stay a little longer and wait. Hello, stars.
Markus Zusak