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"It is much easier to be brave if you do not think about the things that frighten you."

This book can spark discussions about the Holocaust and the importance of standing up against injustice. Students can engage in projects exploring the historical context and create empathy maps for the characters.

Set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Denmark, this story follows young Annemarie Johansen as she helps her Jewish friend escape the Nazis. Lowry captures the bravery of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. The narrative is both tense and poignant, providing a glimpse into the impact of war on families. Readers will connect with themes of friendship and courage.

“It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything”

I would use this book in my classroom if it aligned with our curriculum or topic for that week

I really liked the message behind this book. It has themes of resilience, friendship, and standing up against injustice

“She would have to be brave. But she knew that she could never be as brave as Annemarie thought she was.“

This story teaches important lessons about bravery, sacrifice, and standing up for what is right, even in the face of danger. It shows how ordinary people, especially children, can make choices in times of crisis, showing that small acts of courage can have a significant impact.

This story follows ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen, who bravely helps protect her Jewish friend, Ellen, from being captured by the Nazis.

“The whole world had changed. And so had she.”

This book can help students learn about history and the importance of empathy and standing up for what is right. It encourages discussions about courage and social justice.

This book was published in 1989 and is a historical fiction novel. It has also won the Newberry medal. The story follows ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen, who helps her Jewish friend Ellen escape the Nazis in occupied Denmark. This story not only captures the realities of war but also highlights the importance of courage and compassion.

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“Surely that gift—the gift of a world of human decency—is the one that all countries hunger for still.”

A beautiful book 🌟💫✨

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One of my favorite books but childhood, but a very deep one for a child.

It is he who heals the broken in spirit and binds up their wounds, he who numbers the stars one by one

Although the story can be grim and dark at some points, it is informative and tells an important story of the hardships faced by the Jewish people during World War II. This is a good independent reading book for 4th through 12th graders since it is not too challenging of a read but tells a timeless tale.

“It is he who heals the broken in spirit and binds up their wounds, he who numbers the stars one by one...”

This book would be great in a 4th-8th grade classroom. I have read it with my students in my current placement and many students did not know about the brutality of World War II, especially for those who were Jewish and practiced Jewish religion. This book allows students to look into other views from different time periods.

This is a historical nonfiction book written by Lois Lowry. It takes place in Denmark during the second world war. The book follows 10-year old Annemarie Yohansen who gets to experience the brutality of the Nazi occupation first hand. She and her family house their Jewish friends and have to avoid getting the attention of the Nazis.

“But why did the King of Denmark wear a yellow star? He didn‘t do anything wrong, did he?“

This quote reflects the historical reality that during the Nazi occupation, Jewish citizens in many European countries were required to wear yellow stars as a means of identification. This historical detail places the events of the story within the context of World War II and the persecution of Jewish people by the Nazis.

The title, “Number the Stars,“ serves as a symbolic representation of hope and resistance. As the characters face the darkness of the Nazi occupation, they find strength in their unity and commitment to resisting oppression. The novel beautifully illustrates how small acts of kindness and bravery can make a significant impact in the face of adversity.

Lois Lowry masterfully weaves historical facts into the narrative, creating a story that is both educational and emotionally resonant. The book encourages readers to reflect on the importance of standing up against injustice and the power of compassion in times of crisis. The characters, well-developed and relatable, contribute to the emotional depth of the narrative, making it a memorable and thought-provoking read.

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“It was only in the fairy tales that people were called upon to be so brave, to die for one another. Not in real-life Denmark.”

This book highlights true character growth as the main character, Annemarie, faces the hardship of World War II and escaping her home country. The book would be very meaningful for young students to read as it shares great insight on the Holocaust. This book truly shares how at this time young children had to grow up fast and understand the difficulties of war.

The historical fiction book is about the escape of a family of Jews from Denmark. The story focuses on ten-year-old Annemarie and her family and their journey of escaping Denmark during World War II. This book gives great insight into the lives of people during this time and the hardships they faced. Overall, the book would be well suited for the grade levels of 4th-7th grade as it shares the difficulties of war.

This book is about a girl named Ann Marie and she lives in Copenhagen. This takes place in September of 1943, during the time of the Nazi‘s in Denmark. Her friend, Ellen, is Jewish. Ellen's family is forced to leave. Ann Marie manages to successfully deliver a package after being stopped by soldiers. Ellen successfully meets her family in Sweden after they move away from the Nazi‘s.

Annemarie is a ten year old girl who lives in Denmark in 1943 while Germany was invading. Ellen, her best friend is jewish and has to flee. Ellens parents leave and have Ellen stay with Annemarie and her family. They go to Annemarie's uncles house and try to get Ellen out of the country with her parents. Annemarie needs to step up and help her best friend to get to Sweden. Annemarie finds a courage in her that she didnt know she had.

About a girl named Ann Marie who lives in Denmark. During this time is the start if the holocaust and Hitler take over. Her best friend Ellen and her family were Jewish and they are forced to leave Denmark and go into hiding. Ellen stays with Ann Marie while her family leaves. Ellen blends in with Ann Marie's family so that the soldiers don't think of anything suspicious and that Ellen can stay safe and reunite with her family afterwards.

This book is about a girl named Annemarie who lives in Copenhagen in 1943. Annemarie has a best friend who is Jewish and named Ellen. Ellen was supposed to leave Copheahgen but ended up staying with Annemarie. Soldiers get suspicious of Ellen and they end up going to Sweden. Ellen and Annemarie do missions together.

Set during World War II, the book follows Anne Marie, a young girl living in Nazi ridden Denmark. When walking home from school with her Jewish best friend Ellen, the two were stopped by Nazis. The book shows World War II from the perspective of a child, and does not hold back on the hardships the Jewish people faced during this time.

I'm trying to read this Newbery Award winner for one of my reading challenges, but mostly, I'm just cuddling with this sweet potato. Tommy is having a bit of a flare-up, so he gets all the extra snugs and scritches he wants.

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A simple, but powerful story about the Nazi occupation of Denmark and a little girl's experience of her family helping the resistance. Lowry also provides an afterword describing the influence of the book.

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“The whole world had changed. Only the fairytales remained the same”