Number the Stars is a work of historical fiction by author Lois Lowry. It is about the escape of a Jewish family from Copenhagen during Occupation of Denmark on Second World War because of the Holocaust. The story core is ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen, who lived in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1943 and was caught up in the events surrounding the rescue of the Danish Jews. She risks her life to help her best friend, Ellen Rosen, by pretending that Ellen is Annemarie's late older sister, who had died earlier in the war as a result of her work with the Danish conflict .
Number the Stars
By Lois Lowry
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | U | 4.5 | 27197 |
As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, 10-year-old Annemarie Johansens's family takes in annemaries' best friend, Ellen Roxen, and pretend she is part of the family. Ellen and Annemarie must htink quickly when three Nazi officers arrive late one night and question why Ellen is not blond, like her sisters. Through Annemaries' eyes, we see the Danish Resistance as they manage to smuggle almost the entire Jewish population, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. In this tale of an entire nation's heroism, Lois Lowry reminds us that there is pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
ISBN-13: 9781432863937
ISBN-10: 1432863932
Published on 3/13/2019
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 161
Book Reviews (402)
i read this book about two years ago and it was amazing. its about the holocaust but its not like a boring scary book, its very interesting and exciting. its one of those books you don't put down until you find out what happens next.
I love this book people should read it, it's amazing
This is my favorite book of all time! I love it! It is about when the Nazi's were taking over her country. Once again, I love this book!
my favorite part was when her friend hides with her
I Love this book and their were scary parts and really good parts
chocolate9, it is good!!! i love this book it is filled with action, emotions and like kramirezhotgirl and sage 10 this book really touches me!!!
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