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The Vox Box

Part 6, Man

A sign of definite intelligence - The Vox Book Club (The Spokesman-Review)
A sign of definite intelligence - The Vox Book Club (The Spokesman-Review)

The Snowman

  • What do you think the delicate snowman represents to Liesel and Max?
  • What's your favorite snowman story? Any unique anicdotes?
  • Liesel describes Max as, "the colder he became, the more he melted." What does she mean by this?

Thirteen Presents

  • As she reads to him, How does 'The Whistler' bring Max and Liesel closer together?
  • Which present means the most to Max? Which would have the greatest significance to you?

Fresh Air, an Old Nightmare, and What To Do With a Jewish Corpse
(Great title, huh?...)

  • Here our Narrator forces us to distinguish the difference between a 'cynic' and 'being cynical' -  Which do you think applies to the story thus far?
  • Concerning Liesel's gloomy dream, "Was it a premonition of Max's death? Or was it merely a reaction to the afternoon conversation...? Had Max now replaced her brother? And if so, how could she discard her own flesh and blood in such a way?"  Out of the questions Liesel asks of herself, Which is the most important? 

The Visitor

  • How could the Huberman's have hidden Max? Was there any other way?
  • A pretty basic question for this section; What were your thoughts throughout the stress?

The Schmunzeler

  • What does this chapter show about Rudy?
  • How do you think Rudy and Liesel's relationship continues to support eachother? Does their relationship change throughout this section?


In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.