I could read this book over and over. ITs a really good book #:)
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 think this book is really good because you get to learn how the nazis treated the jewis people and you get to know all the pain they suffered and went through you even feel like your there this is one of the best books you can read
best book ever you should read it
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i love this book we read this book at my school it was ineresting and fun too read
This ... is a amazing book,i cried several times while reading this,this is the most emotional book i have ever read,i can't believe what happen to them ): This is the one of the best books i have ever read.
This ... is a amazing book,i cried several times while reading this,this is the most emotional book i have ever read,i can't believe what happen to them ):
This was an amazing story that was tear jerking. It had a lot of family and friends, which i loved.
You need to read this book. It is awesome. It gives you a lot of interesting facts about World War II.
This.. this... is a beautiful story about trust, believing in yourself, the horrors of war.. and most importantly, it's about the friendship between Annemarie and Ellen, and how families can get through the most horrible of crises if they just.. believe. This book takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark in the middle of World War II. The king is Christian X, who is loved by his people.. but unfortunately, King Christian X couldn't stop soldiers from Germany to be stationed in Denmark. It was either the soldiers or war, which King Christian X knew he couldn't win. In this time, Annemarie and her family are living a moderately peaceful, normal life.. until their normal life is shattered by a new law - that all Jewish people must be captured. One by one, the Jewish people start going missing, and Annemarie and her family need to protect Annemarie's best friend, Ellen, who is Jewish. So Ellen is disguised as Lise, Annemarie's oldest sister who died in the hands of Germany. But when a German soldier comes to investigate and Ellen is almost caught, Annemarie and her family know that the only way to save Ellen now is to take her (through a boat) safely to Sweden. But they learn people are being caught on boats going to Sweden.. but they will have to risk it. Annemarie MUST deliver a very important package to her uncle (who is driving the boat) that might save Ellen's life.. before it's too late! Lois Lowry is one of my favorite authors, because she can write brilliant masterpieces.. honestly, I think this book is possibly her best yet. It's cleverly written so that it can make readers cry, laugh, rejoice, and feel horror, without missing a beat, constantly throughout the story. I felt like I was experiencing the pain of Annemarie, the fear of Ellen, and the author made me feel like I was basically in the story, watching the events happen. Oh, and the ending.. is very touching.. possibly one of the best endings I have read in any book. I would definitely recommend Number the Stars to any reader that understands the value of life, family, and friendship.
This is a really interesting book. We read it in class together. In the book Annemarie which is the main character has to help Ellen and her family get freedom and escape to freedom. It has some sad parts but it's a really good book!