Number the Stars
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of World War II, published by Thorndike Press Large Print in 2018. This edition spans 282 pages and is presented in English. The story follows ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen as her family takes in her best friend, Ellen Rosen, during the German occupation of Denmark, highlighting the efforts of the Danish Resistance to protect the Jewish population.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of bravery and humanity amidst the horrors of war. Through Annemarie’s perspective, the book illustrates the challenges faced by families during this tumultuous period, as well as the collective courage of a nation working to save its Jewish citizens. The historical context of the Holocaust and the military struggles of the time provide a rich backdrop for this compelling story.
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As the German troops begin their campaign to “relocate” all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.
Winner of the 1990 Newbery Medal.
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