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Number the Stars Kindle Edition

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A powerful story set in Nazi occupied Denmark in 1943. Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best-friend, Ellen – a Jew.

It is 1943 and for ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen life is still fun – school, family, sharing fairy stories with her little sister. But there are dangers and worries too – the Nazis have occupied Copenhagen and there are food shortages, curfews and the constant threat of being stopped by soldiers. And for Annemarie the dangers become even greater… her best-friend Ellen is a Jew. When Ellen’s parents are taken away to be ‘relocated’ by the Nazis, Ellen is taken in by Annemarie’s parents and suddenly Annemarie’s family are under threat too.
Annemarie has to call upon all her resources for courage and bravery as she helps her friend make a daring escape.
A Newbery Medal winner by an acclaimed author *For readers from 8 to 12 *

Length: 146 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 9 and up

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“A moving and important novel.” John Boyne, bestselling author of ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’

“…a decent, brave and likeable heroine who is caught by accident in harsh political affairs. NUMBER THE STARS is a simple, but effective tale.’ – Times Educational Supplement

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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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ASIN : B00ALKPTCS
Publisher : HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks; New Ed edition (20 December 2012)
Language: : English
File size : 804 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 146 pages

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- 1 in Children's Jewish Fiction
- 5 in Holocaust Historical Fiction for Children

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Amir

Very nice story .. worth reading

Reviewed in Australia on 21 February 2018

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Liked the author style of drawing pictures, made me feel like living with them in the story. Also the fact that it is based on a true story makes it more enjoyable

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cooee

I enjoyed this, although a sombre story

Reviewed in Australia on 18 November 2014

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I enjoyed this, although a sombre story, well written. I am not into war stories and would not read it otherwise. It is a lovely story though.

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michael h moreny

Lest the World forget

Reviewed in Australia on 23 September 2015

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Readable and moving in its simplicity, drawn from truth. Should be read to remind us all that evil will ultimately fail.

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Sticking with Knives

short but meaningful

Reviewed in Australia on 23 June 2020

great book about the holocaust. for readers 11-12. another amazing book by Lois Lowry. in less we forget about those times in this book.

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Simon C - Ipswich

Engaging and absorbing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 February 2020

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I really enjoyed this. My second children's book of the year. It was easily enjoyed by this adult though! A WW2 story with a difference as it is told from the perspective of a young girl.

It was recommended to me as an example of an excellent writing style.

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Isabel Monteiro Canhoto

I absolutely recommend it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2017

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This is compulsory school reading for my nephew - who is 14 years old - and, loving books and literatura, any kind!, I read it to be able to discuss it with him. I loved the book - a sensitive, thoughtful and thought-provoking story about courage and solidarity and kinship in dark times. In the troubled times we find ourselves living today, with the rise of extreme right-wing movements and the spectrum of tyrannies once again raising its ugly head, this novel reminds us of the terrible consequences of prejudice and oppression - and how brave people will always find the strength to fight for freedom, theirs and their family and friends. I absolutely recommend it! For young and not so young readers.

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Joy Fowler

Beautifully written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2020

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Really gets you into the period. Colourful characterisation and gripping plot. Short and sweet, or should I say bittersweet? Perfect as a bedtime read

Paula Mc

Memorable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2014

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I bought 'Number the Stars' after I read 'The Giver'. I enjoyed 'Number the Stars', it was a interesting read and it shows the strength that people find when face with the unimaginable.

Annemarie and Marie's friendship is the most important of the story as they live with war while their parents protect them as best they can.

A well written story, interesting and memorable.

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rhiannon

number the stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2012

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The title isn't much help in defining the story. I bought this on spec, for my 14 years old granddaughter, who has a Danish mother. I though as it was set I Denmark they both would be interested. As yet neither have read it, but I have and thoroughly enjoyed it, as it tells the story of the 1939-1945 war years and how a Jewish family were saved from the occupying Nazis. A gentle introduction to the regime of racial purity.

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