In this book, Annemarie and Ellen are best friends living in Denmark, during the WWII when it was occupied by the Nazis. Jewish people were treated bad by the Germans and the Jews had to escape. So Annemarie's family helped Ellen because Ellen's family was Jewish and being chased down by the Germans. The date was 1943 and Annemarie and her mom were going to go to Annemarie's mother's brother's house to keep Ellen safe. This was a really good book because it was telling you history through a good story!!
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)
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the book number the stars was a very emotional book. I felt the emotions of scared, happiness and sadness.
Honestly, this story was amazing, but also really emotional and sad. Lois Lowry (author of the Giver) is an extremely good writer, and it is no wonder that she was given an award. This story is heartbreaking, but also very realistic and good for kids who are interested in the Holocaust but not yet read to experience something very traumatic.
This book was amazing! I loved it so much.
this book is soooooo good I love books about wars and diasters and caring and trying to save your friend read more and you will love it!
this book is like the best i love books about like war and diasters and lives being saved and kindness this book is truly a heart warming caring book!!
good job louis lowry
This book is a great book about the Holocaust i would suggest it to young readers and teachers it's good if you are learing about World War Two
This book is so heartwarming i have probably read it like 5 times
i love this book