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Author: Lois Lowry
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Category: Book

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Media: Mass Market Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.5

ISBN: 0440227534
EAN: 9780440227533
ASIN: 0440227534

Publication Date: February 9, 1998
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Condition: Paperback, edge/corner wear, pages are tanning, inside cover is tanning, tear on cover. Ships promptly w/notification emailed after shipping.

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
The evacuation of Jews from Nazi-held Denmark is one of the great untold stories of World War II. On September 29, 1943, word got out in Denmark that Jews were to be detained and then sent to the death camps. Within hours the Danish resistance, population and police arranged a small flotilla to herd 7,000 Jews to Sweden. Lois Lowry fictionalizes a true-story account to bring this courageous tale to life. She brings the experience to life through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie Johannesen, whose family harbors her best friend, Ellen Rosen, on the eve of the round-up and helps smuggles Ellen's family out of the country. bNumber the Stars/b won the 1990 Newbery Medal.

Product Description
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated," Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life.

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5 out of 5 stars

Number the Stars December 5, 2008
Although a novel, this book is based on true conditions during the second World War. It shows the courage of the people of Denmark in hiding and sympathizing with their Jewish friends and neighbors. It is written for 8 year olds through adult, and is a demonstration of true courage that often shows itself during times of hardship. Recommended by Jenna Bush (the schoolteacher) as a book that should be read by all students. As a grandmother, I was happy to read it also before passing it on to my grandaughter. A rather short book and the reading goes quickly. Recommended highly.

5 out of 5 stars

11 year old enjoyed it November 23, 2008
My daughter really enjoyed this book. From her description it seems to combine a compelling story with historical accuracy and give a description of how the Nazi occupation affected families, particularly children.

5 out of 5 stars

The greatest book ever about the Holocaust November 23, 2008
This book is about courage and being faithful to your friend when times are bad. The main character, Anne Marie is very brave to help her friend and her friend's family survive. Erica and Tak (age 8 and 10)

5 out of 5 stars

STILL my favorite book of all time! October 23, 2008
I remember having to read this book in my sixth grade class and since that time I have re-read it again and again. Lois Lowry paints an amazingly beautiful and accurate tale of bravery and friendship during the Nazi occupation of Denmark in World War II. The imagery and character interactions in this book made it really come to life for me. I recommend this book to people of any age. More than a decade since I first read it, it is still my favorite book of all time!

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful book September 4, 2008
Every few years I read this book over and love it every time. It is a great book to introduce kids to the plight of the Jews and non-Jews of German-occupied countries during WWII. My 10 year old read it and loved it too and it brought up a lot of questions. Highly recommended.

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