Number the Stars
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry is a poignant tale set in Nazi-occupied Denmark, published by HarperCollins Children’s in 2011. This new edition spans 169 pages and is presented in English. The story follows ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen as she faces the harsh realities of life in 1943 Copenhagen, where food shortages and curfews complicate daily existence. When her Jewish best friend, Ellen, is threatened by the Nazis, Annemarie is called to act with bravery to help save her from a dire fate.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship and courage amidst the backdrop of historical events during the Holocaust. As Annemarie navigates the dangers surrounding her, the book highlights the challenges faced by those living under oppressive regimes. This edition of Number the Stars brings to life the struggles and resilience of individuals during wartime, making it a significant addition to the genre of juvenile fiction focused on action, adventure, and survival stories.
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In Nazi-occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend from a terrible fate.
Winner of the Newbery Medal, newly reissued in the Essential Modern Classics range.
“They plan to arrest all the Danish Jews. They plan to take them away. And we have been told that they may come tonight.”
It is 1943 and life in Copenhagen is becoming complicated for Annemarie. There are food shortages and curfews, and soldiers on every corner.
But it is even worse for her Jewish best friend, Ellen, as the Nazis continue their brutal campaign. With Ellen’s life in danger, Annemarie must summon all her courage to help stage a daring escape.
Inspired by true events of the Second World War, this gripping novel brings the past vividly to life for today’s readers.
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