Book Review of Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Name of Book: Number the Stars Author: Lois Lowry ISBN: 0-440-40327-8 Publisher: Yearling Type of book: World War 2, resistance, bravery, 1943, secrets, Germans, Jews, Denmark Year it was published: 1989 Summary: Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think about life before the war. But it's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching in their town. The Nazis won't stop. The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated" so Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family. Then Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission. Somehow she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life. There's no turning back now. Characters: The Danish, Johansens in particular, are portrayed as a loving and well rounded family, along with others. I checked a history book I had, whether or not this book might kind of like a...