Number the stars-a wonderful book

Number the Stars
Lois Lowry
Laure leaf, 1998, 144pp. $5.99
ISBN: 0440227534Lois Lowry

Imagine this, you live in Denmark and everyday you have to worry about if the Nazis are coming. Well that's exactly what Annemarie has to do 24/7! How long would you survive? Could you stand it long enough?

A young Danish girl, Annemarie, and her little sister, Kristi, can't remember the last time they weren't in hiding. In this wonderful story about always looking out for the ones you love. Annemarie must keep an eye on her Jewish friend Ellen, as well as keeping herself and her sister safe. Lois Lowry does an amazing job of giving the detail needed in this star-studded story of the Holocaust.

This book may appeal to anyone who likes historical fiction or likes adventure books. This book isn't just a children's book, it can be a great read aloud for parents and kids!

Brad and Johnny's Web

Number the Stars is a fictional book based on true events. Set in Denmark in 1939, it gives an account of the fears and anxieties of the Danish people both Jewish and non-Jewish during the German occupation. As the reins of terror tighten around the Jewish people, their non-Jewish friends risk all to hide and protect them.
This book made us want to continue reading it. What had happened to Lise? What was in the mysterious package Anne Marie risk her life to carry? How did Peter fit into the picture and why did he stay gone so much? These were many of the questions we wanted to answer.
A story of courage, perseverance, and faith, It leaves one with a good feeling. In the mist of tragedy, some of humankinds most noble traits come to the surface. Explicit details are left unsaid, a good thing for the young reader. We both enjoyed the book and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the holocaust or World War II.

History lesson in an exciting form

As Hitler secretly prepared to round up all the Jews of Denmark, someone (to this day no one knows who, although there are some theories) warned the government. The result is that almost all of the 7,500 Jewish people living in Denmark managed to escape the country in the space of a few days, even though the country was already under the occupation of watchful Nazi troops.

This book is about that escape. Annmarie is 10 years old and lives in the same appartment building as her best friend, Ellen, who is Jewish. One day, Ellen's parents must flee and Ellen moves in with Annmarie and pretends to be her dead sister. Annmarie, her parents, and her little sister must band together with the rest of the Danish resistance to get Ellen to safety.

This is an exciting, fast-paced book about bravery and doing what's right. The characters are very realistic and human. This is an inspiring story for any child, and it teaches a very interesting history lesson to any adult who might not know the story of how practically no Danish Jews died under Hitler.