Genre: Historical Fiction
Age Level: 10 and up.
Booktalk: Could you imagine growing up in a time of unrest in your country? How would you feel if soldiers were on every street corner? What would you do if these soldiers tried to invade your home without your permission? That is what Annemarie and Ellen face every day of their lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Annemarie's family, the Johansen's, and Ellen's family, the Rosen's, are neighbors in an apartment building. The only difference between them is that the Rosen's are Jewish and the Johansen's are not. The unrest that these families face is due to the hatred of Jews.
How far would one family go to protect the other? What sacrifices would each family have to make? If you would like to know, then you should definitely read, Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry. You will find that the power of love, friendship, and family is truly inspirational, even in times of unrest.
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