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Number the Stars
by
Lois Lowry
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...more
Paperback, 137 pages
Published
February 9th 1998
by Laurel Leaf
(first published January 1st 1989)
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Number the Stars Bantam Doubleday Dell,1989, 152 pp., $5.99
Lois Lowery ISBN 0-06-447073-3
“Annemarie looked up, panting, just as she reached the corner. Her laughter stopped. Her heart seemed to skip a beat. ‘Halte!’ the soldier ordered in a stern voice ” (2, Lowery). And so begins Lois Lowery’s Number the Stars. When I first began to read Number the Stars a few years ago, I found that I could hardly get passed page three without dozing off. Recently, I had a friend tell me I should give the boo...more
Lois Lowery ISBN 0-06-447073-3
“Annemarie looked up, panting, just as she reached the corner. Her laughter stopped. Her heart seemed to skip a beat. ‘Halte!’ the soldier ordered in a stern voice ” (2, Lowery). And so begins Lois Lowery’s Number the Stars. When I first began to read Number the Stars a few years ago, I found that I could hardly get passed page three without dozing off. Recently, I had a friend tell me I should give the boo...more
i read this in hardback, when it first came out, and i'd say it was probably the reason i became addicted to WWII/holocaust literature/history at such a young age.
i think it helped that i was so young when i read this, as imagining a ten year old standing up to nazis was something remarkable, but imaginable for me. i loved annemarie, i identified with her in ways i can't really explain. i read this book again and again, and it never changed. there are scenes burned into my memory: the fake fune...more
i think it helped that i was so young when i read this, as imagining a ten year old standing up to nazis was something remarkable, but imaginable for me. i loved annemarie, i identified with her in ways i can't really explain. i read this book again and again, and it never changed. there are scenes burned into my memory: the fake fune...more
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Aug 26, 2008
Mulligan
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Those who like historical fiction and/or terrific characters
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry takes place in Denmark during World War II and the Holocaust. The story begins with an introduction to the cruelty of German soldiers who are occupying Denmark, the story's heroine, Annemarie, her younger (and more bratty), and her best friend Ellen Rosen. From there, this young adult novel tells a tale of bravery.
Soon after the beginning of the story, the Nazi soldiers begin attempting to take Denmark's Jewish citizens away to concentration camps (read: starvation...more
Soon after the beginning of the story, the Nazi soldiers begin attempting to take Denmark's Jewish citizens away to concentration camps (read: starvation...more
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Number The Stars is a heartening tale of the solidarity and love shared by a country and her countrymen, even whereby divergent religions could cause no fault. It is a tale woven with endearing and inspiring characters, written in a simple yet poignant manner, by one of the most affecting Young-Adult Fiction writers of our time. Lowry is a master in the art of the subtle details that invoke elaborate and griping visualizations. The prose is ever engaging as the depictions of beautiful scenery ar...more
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I know- I can't believe I'm just now reading this. What kind of a children's librarian am I?
This is a nice little story about a family who smuggles some Jewish friends out of Denmark during the Nazi occupation in 1943. I always avoided reading this because it looked depressing, but it wasn't. It wasn't a light story, but it didn't have the horrible scenes that fill most holocaust books.
However, the author's note at the end affected me deeply. I don't know a lot about my Danish heritage- I've alw...more
This is a nice little story about a family who smuggles some Jewish friends out of Denmark during the Nazi occupation in 1943. I always avoided reading this because it looked depressing, but it wasn't. It wasn't a light story, but it didn't have the horrible scenes that fill most holocaust books.
However, the author's note at the end affected me deeply. I don't know a lot about my Danish heritage- I've alw...more
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Is it just me, or do most books about Jewish girls during World War II suck? I'm serious, it's like this book and "Summer of my German Soldier" were written with the same purpose in mind: educate students about the Holocaust in just about the most boring way possible. Thank God there's the History Channel, or else my generation would've have thought the Holocaust as if it were simply a story about little girls and their twisted lives. I'm probably overexaggerating a bit, but ut's the best way I...more
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This is a safe, easy way for children to be introduced to a little of what happened during the holocaust. When I was growing up, one of my mother’s friends was from Denmark (she traveled back there once a year), and she was very proud of how her homeland had behaved during World War II. I really enjoyed this book and thought of Edna while reading it.
I love books about WWII and this has been one of my favorites since I read it in 6th grade!
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On the back of the library's copy of this book is a review from The Horn Book Magazine that says "the whole book is seamless, compelling, and memorable -- impossible to put down; difficult to forget." Well, I was about to put that bold statement to the test: "difficult to forget," huh? What if you read this twenty years ago and have had two kids and subsequent serious sleep deprivation since then??
Well, I can't remember items on my shopping list while I'm at the store, but I remembered a surpris...more
Well, I can't remember items on my shopping list while I'm at the store, but I remembered a surpris...more
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Number the Stars
Jordan Blanzy
The book “Number the Stars”, by Lois Lowry is an excellent book, especially if you like non fiction stories. “Number the Stars” is non fiction is told mainly in third person. The theme of this story is that you must appreciate what you have and always remember that friends help each other out. Also, the plot is that Annemarie, the main character, and her best friend, Ellen, who live in Denmark have a perfectly fine life. Unfortunately, it didn't la...more
Number the Stars
Jordan Blanzy
The book “Number the Stars”, by Lois Lowry is an excellent book, especially if you like non fiction stories. “Number the Stars” is non fiction is told mainly in third person. The theme of this story is that you must appreciate what you have and always remember that friends help each other out. Also, the plot is that Annemarie, the main character, and her best friend, Ellen, who live in Denmark have a perfectly fine life. Unfortunately, it didn't la...more
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I read this book compulsively as a child. It was my introduction to the Holocaust. Like so many book-nerds, I read precociously and therefore got to a lot of books before I reached the prescribed grade-level. So, I read this book before the words "World War" or "genocide" ever reached my ears in a classroom. I was fascinated by it all in a very child-like way. I couldn't really understand why the Rosens were in danger, so when Annemarie's father explains the whole thing to her, he was explaining...more
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While I'm officially retired as a full time home school teacher, I somehow got stuck with reviewing my daughter's writing assignments. I discovered that reading the child's school books really help when correcting her papers, so I am back to reading kids' books. Ah well. Number the Stars is the tale of Annemarie and Ellen, two girls living in 1943 Copenhagen. The day comes when the Nazis decide to round up all the Jewish folks in Denmark and the girls face the challenge of avoiding the soldiers-...more
Olivia wants to read this so I read it and we are going to discuss it.
What a great story showcasing once again courageous men and women who have lived before us and the sacrifices they have made. This is a great fictional (yet based on fact) novel for my daughter to read and I look forward to talking to her about it. I believe that this new generation will have to be courageous like the people of Denmark during World War 2. Will we and our children have the courage we need to for the future and...more
What a great story showcasing once again courageous men and women who have lived before us and the sacrifices they have made. This is a great fictional (yet based on fact) novel for my daughter to read and I look forward to talking to her about it. I believe that this new generation will have to be courageous like the people of Denmark during World War 2. Will we and our children have the courage we need to for the future and...more
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I will be reading this novel with my students over the next few weeks. This is a great young adult novel that ties in well with our studies of MLK and the Civil Rights Movement. Although it is historical fiction, it reminds the students that people have been persecuted for not just their skin color, but religion among other things.
If you teach and use this as a class read, look for the movie "Miracle at Midnight" from Disney. It is based on the true story of the Danes who his Jews during Nazi o...more
If you teach and use this as a class read, look for the movie "Miracle at Midnight" from Disney. It is based on the true story of the Danes who his Jews during Nazi o...more
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i loved this book. it was very sad but very exciting. i never wanted it to end! you guys should deffinately read it.
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This wonderful story about a Danish family involved in rescuing their Jewish friends from the Nazis is a good—-and relatively gentle—-introduction to the Holocaust for young children. It’s hard not to be inspired over and over by the incredible moral courage of the Danish people and the strong moral leadership provided by the king, the military, and law enforcement. I wish this book had been around when I was a child.
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This is a great book to share with adolescents about the Holocaust. It is well written and makes students think about friendship and how far you will go to protect a friend. It is incredibly suspenseful and sad at times. It empowers the reader to be courageous in the face of danger and that even a child can make a difference.
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Nov 04, 2008
Tyler
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone
Recommended to Tyler by:
Patrica lenord
This is a great book by lois lowry its about a girl who was alive when the nazis were around as the would slaughter the jewish people and seperate them from the family and of course HER FRIEND IS JEWISH a very exciting tale of friendship and true friends a very sad story.
This book is based on world war 2. It's about a girl who has a Jewish friend and has to hide her in her house preteding that she is her sister. If the soilders figure out she's a Jew, she will have to be put into a concentration camp! It's a great story about friendship.
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Feb 22, 2009
Jackie
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Jackie by:
Max M.
In 1943, Denmark was occupied by the Germans and Nazi soldiers were present on every street corner. Annemarie Johansen lived with her parents and sister in an apartment building in Copenhagen. Her best friend was Ellen Rosen. Copenhagen was becoming increasingly dangerous for the Jews and unbeknownst to Ellen and Annemarie, both set of parents were making plans for the Rosens to escape to Sweden where they would be safe. This is the story of the brave and loyal friends who helped Jews like Ellen...more
Delightful young adult read. Gentle way to introduce children to Holicost history and to teach courage to do what's right. The scripture verse shared mid way through the book regarding stars now has even more meaning.
This is a fantastic book about courage in the face of oppression. I would recommend it to anyone interested in World War II Nazi Germany. It is a quick and enjoyable read.
i loved this book! it really makes you think about what happened and what these people were going through. It is really good. READ! Good for 4th grade and up !
I think I first read this book in 3rd or 4th grade. I've read it many times since and never lose my love for it.
This book is written by Lois Lowry and I read it between the dates of 2-10-12 to 2-12-12.The main character is AnneMarie and she lives in Copenhagen in the time period of a war.The supporting characters are Ellen-AnneMarie's Best Friend-Soilders,Kristi-AnneMaries little sister-and Mama.The most frequent settings are Copenhagen and Annemaries Uncle's Farm.The problem is that Annemaries friends' family has to be relocated.It is the same with all the jews.But to protect Ellen, they act like it is A...more
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The best book ever! It's about world war 2. It's awesome!
I like how her friend took her David Star neckless and how her parents pretended that she was her daughter. Many people back then had hard times to stay hidden from the Nazi soliders and have to hide The Star of David neckles around their neck.
At the biginning of the story Elen, Annemarie, and Kirsty are running home to their apartment. On the way there they ran into two Nazi soliders and the two Nazi soliders asked questions about then. After that they went home and told their parents about t...more
At the biginning of the story Elen, Annemarie, and Kirsty are running home to their apartment. On the way there they ran into two Nazi soliders and the two Nazi soliders asked questions about then. After that they went home and told their parents about t...more
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I highly recommend this book, not only because it is about the Holocaust and Nazi Germany, but because almost all of the details in it were based on true accounts.
In a nutshell, the plot of Number The Stars is about the occupation of Denmark by the Nazis. Lois Lowry created a fictional character in the person of Annemarie Johansen, a ten-year-old Danish who lives with her family in Copenhagen at the beginning of Germany's invasion of their country and the persecution of Danish Jews. Annemarie's...more
In a nutshell, the plot of Number The Stars is about the occupation of Denmark by the Nazis. Lois Lowry created a fictional character in the person of Annemarie Johansen, a ten-year-old Danish who lives with her family in Copenhagen at the beginning of Germany's invasion of their country and the persecution of Danish Jews. Annemarie's...more
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Taken from Lowry's website:
"I’ve always felt that I was fortunate to have been born the middle child of three. My older sister, Helen, was very much like our mother: gentle, family-oriented, eager to please. Little brother Jon was the only boy and had interests that he shared with Dad; together they were always working on electric trains and erector sets; and later, when Jon was older, they always...more
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"I’ve always felt that I was fortunate to have been born the middle child of three. My older sister, Helen, was very much like our mother: gentle, family-oriented, eager to please. Little brother Jon was the only boy and had interests that he shared with Dad; together they were always working on electric trains and erector sets; and later, when Jon was older, they always...more
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“Ellen had said that her mother was afraid of the ocean, that it was too cold and too big. The sky was, too, thought Annemarie. The whole world was: too cold, too big. And too cruel. ”
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“She fell asleep, and it was a sleep as thin as the night clouds, dotted with dreams that came and went like the stars.”
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