Number the Stars

Number the Stars

By Lois Lowry

272 ratings 397 reviews 497 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 5U4.527197
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)

Add a Rating

Number the Stars is a historical children's novel by Lois Lowry that tells the story of Annemarie Johansen and her family as they help Jewish people escape the Nazis during World War II. The book explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience.

As the Germans begin to rake the Jews in Denmark, Annemarie, who is 10 years old, has takes in her best friend, Ellen Roxen. They must think quickly when the Nazi’s come over and why she is not blonde. Through her eyes we see the Danish Resistance and heroisms, through a world of hate and terror

A heartbreaking book about a 10 year old girl named Annemarie. Her best friend is pretending to be part of her family since something happened (read the book to find out what). Through her eyes we see the Danish Resistance and the story of World War II

BUT IT IS ALSO HEARTBREAKING

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's amazing and very interesting but it's kind of sad. It's about WWII

This book was AMAZING!!!!

It was so good,I read it like a few hours and I'm done,it's about a girl call Annemarie and Ellen that need to leave home.

A good book, but very sad

Show More