. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Before they go to his house, Mr. Johansen spoke in code to Henrik. Being of Danish extraction (and my husband Swedish) made it most interesting to me! Key Features. Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. Ellen's parents have fled with Peter, the former fiancé of Annemarie's older sister, Lise, who died years before. When she came to the end of the path she saw Nazi soldiers and their dogs. The Question and Answer section for Number the Stars is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Share. Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018. Number the Stars is a Young Adult novel by Lois Lowry. I would recommend everyone to read this book and let your children learn about the strives that the Jews faced and the people that helped them escape the hands of the Nazi soldier. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Lois Lowry fictionalizes a true-story account to bring this courageous tale to life. I knew very little about how the Danes and Swedes helped the Jewish people during WWII, and this book made me very proud to be Scandinavian. In 1996, Doug Larche, with the editorial assistance of Susan Elliott, wrote a dramatic adaptation of Number the Stars which was published by The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. Instant downloads of all 1428 LitChart PDFs (including Number the Stars). Perfect as a bedtime read, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2014. Annemarie has a 5-year-old sister, Kirsti. A huge casket is placed in the middle of the living room. Number the Stars is a work of historical fiction by the American author Lois Lowry about the escape of a Jewish family, the Rosens, from Copenhagen, Denmark, during World War II. The title of the book, Number the Stars, is a symbol that comes in part from the psalm that Peter read after the soldiers left the pretend funeral for Great-aunt Birte, which was actually a gathering of Jews who would be taken to freedom in Sweden by Annemarie's Uncle Henrik. "From the Paperback edition. Number the stars is a great book. Main Events in “Number the Stars”: Basic Plot Summary [5] Sales have remained solid, even years after publication.[6]. By Lois Lowry. Nazi Germany has occupied their country for the past three years. I loved this little book. This was an awesome and educational choice. She goes to the casket to open it, but one of the soldiers slaps her in the face and says that they can open it when the soldiers leave. . Number the stars is a wonderful story about bravery and friendship. 1-16 of over 6,000 results for "number the stars movie" Best Seller in Children's Holocaust Fiction Books. Number the Stars Questions and Answers. Please try again. Paperback $7.16 $ 7. It has historical lessons that are still powerful in modern times. Out of the Dust (Scholastic Gold) (Newbery Medal Book), Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, The Kindle title is not currently available for purchase. HMH Books for Young Readers; Reissue edition (April 24, 1989). Save to Wishlist Saved to Wishlist. Annemarie learns about the meaning of bravery and the necessity of being protected by lies from loved ones in a time of life-threatening secrets. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2020. On the train why does the soldier ask, "Are you visiting your brother for the New Year?" Number the Stars is set mainly in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1943. Chapter 13 = "Run! I loved the book - a sensitive, thoughtful and thought-provoking story about courage and solidarity and kinship in dark times. The soldiers see Ellen's dark hair and become suspicious because the Johansens have blond hair, and Ellen has brown hair. A delightful WWII-based historical novel for children, Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018. "Number the Stars by Lois LowryThis is a "clean" read aloud appropriate for kids. The story's title is taken from a reference to Psalm 147:4 in which the writer relates that God has numbered all the stars and named each of them. Several revelations are made, including that Peter is in the Danish Resistance. “Number the Stars,” by Lois Lowry, is an award-winning novel that takes place during World War II. Number the Stars. You are going to explore vocabulary used in the novel, the various places in Europe where the book takes place, information on the Holocaust and World War II, and even the Star of David and what it means to Judaism. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. Annemarie took the packet to Uncle Henrik’s boat. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The gripping story of a ten-year-old Danish girl and her family's courageous efforts to smuggle Jews out of their Nazi-occupied homeland to safety in Sweden. AMAZING!!!!! Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. YOU SAVE $2 (25.03%) Call Us 1-800-387-1437. Annemarie thinks that the night sky and the world are also cold and cruel. When the book was newly published, it found its way into the They used handkerchiefs stained with rabbit blood and cocaine to fool the noses of the German dogs who searched their boats. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, 10-year-old Annemarie Johansens's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and pretend she is part of the family. When they get there, Henrik seems like his ordinary self. The title isn't much help in defining the story. Number the Stars is a work of historical fiction by the American author Lois Lowry about the escape of a Jewish family, the Rosens, from Copenhagen, Denmark, during World War II. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Number the Stars Number the Stars is told from the point of view of ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen. 4.8 out of 5 stars 8,323. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Voices from a Medieval Village, Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Number_the_Stars&oldid=1016777555, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 April 2021, at 00:55. That shows how smart the characters are. Please try your request again later. Out of 4 book report assignments, this one was her favorite read, mine too. In Number the Stars, the family of 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, as German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark. Horn Book. Number the stars is a wonderful story about bravery and friendship. Great Britain, France—and later the United Perfect for Middle School, maybe a little younger! I loved reading this book when I was younger and now that I am much older loved to reread it to remember the damage that the Germans influence had on the war and on the Jews at the time of the war in Europe. Great Britain and France have joined forces to stop Germany. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2012. Ages 10-14. 16. Somehow she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life. There's no turning back now. When they question Annemarie about what she is doing out so early, she lies that she is taking a basket with a meal to her uncle. I think this is becoming a classic read for elementary and young middle grade readers. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? But it's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching in their town. It is he who heals the broken in spirit and binds u… A VERY great book. $5.99. Understanding the events from an appropriate angle for a younger audience makes this book a good read and a great teaching and learning tool. One day, Annemarie, Ellen, and Annemarie’s five-year-old sister Kirsti walk home from school. Though the book takes place in 1940s Denmark, where protagonist Annemarie helps the Danish Resistance hide and smuggle Danish Jews to safety in Sweden, it started in Bermuda. Young readers rejoice when Annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy, and triumphs. Description. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. 27. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:). "[4], In addition to winning numerous awards, the book has been one of the best-selling children's books of all time. by Lois Lowry | May 2, 2011. 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. Annemarie Johansen and her Jewish best friend, Ellen Rosen, are ten-year-old girls living in Copenhagen, Denmark, during World War II. I love it from start to finish. A gentle introduction to the regime of racial purity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Number the Stars. [citation needed], "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922–present", "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present", From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Number the Stars Read Online List Chapter Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. The families live in the same apartment block in Coppenhagen and are very good friends. The story centers on ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen, who lives with her family in Copenhagen in 1943. Every single part of it.⚖️✈️, Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018. . Ten-year-old Annemarie Johannesen becomes involved in the evacuation of Jews from Denmark when her family hides her friend, Ellen Rosen, and then aids in her escape. Study Guide: Number the Stars (Tolman Hall Literature Unit Studies), "The whole work is seamless, compelling, and memorable--impossible to put down; difficult to forget." He also explains that the handkerchief in her package contained the scent of rabbit blood, which attracted the dogs, and the strong odor of cocaine, which numbed their noses, preventing them from tracking down the Jews in Henrik's boat. She risks her life to help her best friend, Ellen Rosen, by pretending that Ellen is Annemarie's late older sister, Lise, who was killed earlier in the war by the Nazi army because of her work with the Danish Resistance. Number of Pages: 160 pages . The Nazi won't stop. Colourful characterisation and gripping plot. 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. The novel was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1990[1] as the previous year's "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. I bought 'Number the Stars' after I read 'The Giver'. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Grades 5-6; Genre - Fiction; GRL U; AR pts: 4.0 As German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her by pretending she's part of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life. Was not under the impression this was supposed to be an off quality purchase, however it arrived and as the pictures indicate it was not in new and excellent condition, it was ripped, stained, and dirty right inside the front cover. Grade 3-7. However, the soldiers eventually let her go, and Annemarie makes it to her uncle's boat. Number the Stars Book Study C 26. Number the Stars, Lois Lowry Number the Stars (1989) is a work of historical fiction by American author Lois Lowry, about the escape of a Jewish family (the Rosens) from Copenhagen, Denmark, during World War II. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Nazis order the casket opened, and Mrs. Johansen acts fast. Her first novel, A Summer to Die, was awarded the International Reading Association’s Children’s Book Award. Annemarie decided to act like Kirsti, her younger sister. She is halted by Nazi soldiers with dogs. Mrs. Johansen tells Annemarie to fill a basket with food and the packet and to run as fast as she can. Symbolism is using something to stand for something else, often an idea or a concept. The work has had over 250 productions, including opening two Holocaust Museums and playing two summers at the Danish International Immigrant Museum. Lois Lowry’s 1989 novel Number the Stars, didn’t just win a prestigious Newbery Medal and make you cry as you wrote your book report—it was also based on a true story, as Lowry told The Reading Teacher in 1990. 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. J.F.M. 1-6 Vocabulary 1. contempt – a feeling of scorn towards someone 2. sabotage – destructive action by an enemy 3. rationed – to limit portions, as in food 4. swastika – Nazi political symbol … It had traces of cocaine on it to numb the dog's sense of smell. Number the Stars 1 1. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader’s Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. LIST PRICE: $7.99. Denmark's geographic proximity to Sweden is also significant to the story, so students should have access to maps of this area of Europe. Get it as soon as Wed, Apr 14. Number the Stars A book about Danish life during World War II. It is set in occupied Denmark during WWII and tells the story of two families, the Johansen’s and the Rosen’s. Annemarie and Ellen wake up, and Annemarie breaks the Star of David necklace off Ellen's neck. The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem; he gathers in the scattered sons of Israel. There are Nazis on every street corner in Copenhagen. Annemarie becomes a part of the events related to the rescue of the Danish Jews, when thousands of Jews were helped to reach neutral ground in Sweden to avoid being relocated to concentration camps. Mr. Rosen dropped the packet when he accidentally tripped on a flight of stairs. A WW2 story with a difference as it is told from the perspective of a young girl. Within hours the Danish resistance, population and police arranged a small flotilla to herd 7,000 Jews to Sweden. Ellen says goodbye to Annemarie and her mother. Sweden, a Nazi-free country, can be seen from Uncle Henrik's house. In the morning, Annemarie sees her mother crawling in the distance because she had broken her ankle. The Danes rescued about 7000 Jews out of their country and into neutral Sweden in false bottom fishing boats. 29. My second children's book of the year. Number the Stars Ch. Annemarie and her best friend Ellen, who is Jewish, are stopped by soldiers on their way home from school. Never stop writing you are an amazing author!! After helping her mother back to the house, Annemarie finds a packet of great importance to the Resistance. Then Annemarie takes the drugged handkerchief to the Rosens, saving their skin and taking a heroic part in the story. Number the Stars Summary In 1943, Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen are ten years old, growing up in Copenhagen, Denmark. Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019. Soldiers enter the Johansens' apartment at 4 a.m. and think that the Rosens are "paying a visit" to the Johansens. 28. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Nazis come to the house and see all the people and start questioning the family. Critical and popular reactions were positive. It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. Great story, easy to follow the story lines and characters and definitely written at an age appropriate level for middle school age or possibly a bit younger depending on maturity and interest. Number the Stars. It was especially interesting reading the Afterward, learning how fact and fiction merged into this beautiful tale of courage. Number the Stars - Ebook written by Lois Lowry. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Number the Stars quotes below are all either spoken by Kirsti Johansen or refer to Kirsti Johansen. Then their is Kirsti, who is an obstacle from Annemarie and her parents to tell the Nazi soldiers what they are up to. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Mrs. Johansen, Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti leave the next morning to go to Uncle Henrik's house by the sea. According to Publishers Weekly, it was the 82nd best selling children's book of all time in the United States with sales above 2 million as of 2001. Later, many people come to mourn "Aunt Birte" to Annemarie's puzzlement. Annemarie's family conceals Ellen by pretending she's part of the family. Peter Neilsen and Lise add what this family has gone through. The soldiers do not believe her, and one of them grabs at the basket. He tells Annemarie that many Jewish people, including the Rosens, were hiding in his boat. * Audible Book Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins . She wonders how it is possible to number the stars in the sky and remembers Ellen saying that her mother is afraid of the ocean because her mother thinks that it is cold and cruel. She says that Great-Aunt Birte had typhus, a very contagious and dangerous disease, as the doctor said. LitCharts Teacher Editions. The Johansen’s are Danish and Christian and the Rosen’s are Danish and Jewish. Number the Stars. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. For young and not so young readers. Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018, I chose this rating because everything is put together in the story with the resistance and the Johansens concealing Ellen. With vocal versatility, Blair Brown portrays the soft-spoken Johannesens, as well as the loud, brutal Nazis. Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think about life before the war. Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I have to sat i'm 11 and i love this book start to finish!!! I bought this on spec, for my 14 years old granddaughter, who has a Danish mother. At the synagogue, the Nazis have taken the names and addresses of all Jewish people in Copenhagen. Readers are taken to the very heart of Annemarie's experience, and, through her eyes, come to understand the true meaning of bravery. Everyone except the still sleeping Kirsti remains in the living room, talking, after the soldiers leave. After an encounter with two German soldiers, Annemarie and Ellen are told to be much more careful. As an adult, I enjoyed the view of Annemarie and the innocence as we see things from her perspective, that of a young girl during WWII. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Children's Military Fiction (Kindle Store), Children's Holocaust Fiction Books (Kindle Store). It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. German forces, commanded by Adolf Hitler, have invaded the lands around Germany, and Japan is attacking nations in the Pacific. Through Annemarie's eyes, readers witness the Danish Resistance smuggling nearly the entire Jewish population of Denmark across the sea to Sweden. Synopsis Number the Stars by Lois Lowry tells the story of ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen during the Nazi occupation of Denmark in 1943. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. Is it any good? Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A fan of Lois Lowry, I was excited to read this with my child when she was assigned to choose a historical fiction book for an assignment. However, her former fiancé, Peter, who is partly based on the Danish resistance member Kim Malthe-Bruun, continues to help them. Format Books | Individual Titles | Paperback Book. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Ms. Lowry lives in Maine. After they leave, the wake continues. Sweet Ladies! Set in Nazi-occupied Denmark in 1943, this 1990 Newbery winner tells of a 10-year-old girl who undertakes a dangerous mission to save her best friend. The Johansen’s are Danish and Christian and the Rosen’s are Danish and Jewish. On September 29, 1943, word got out in Denmark that Jews were to be detained and then sent to the death camps. In this mission, you will be asked to follow a series of web links and complete a series of projects. This Study Guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Number the Stars. Butter, sugar, coffee, cigarettes, and electricity are rationed. It was easily enjoyed by this adult though! © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine--. This “Number the Stars” study guide can help you take apart the novel and understand the main ideas in the book. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war. In September 2018, actor Sean Astin announced that he had spent the last ten years attempting to get a film adaptation greenlit. Lois Lowry is the author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and popular Anastasia Krupnik series. It continues to be produced at major youth and regional theatres, as well as community, university, college, high school, middle school and academy theatres around the world. Then, through Annemarie's eyes, readers […] Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2017. She gives Henrik an envelope that contains a handkerchief. The Swedish girl used for the cover of the book went by the name of Anna Caterina Johnson, and had been photographed when she was 10 by Lois Lowry.[3]. Approximate Word Count: 24,215 words -- The average reader will spend 1 hours and 36 minutes reading Number the Stars at 250 words per minute. It follows a brave 10-year-old Danish girl who helps her family smuggle her Jewish friends to safety in Sweden. Later, it turns out that for unknown reasons, the Germans are "relocating" Denmark's Jews. Number the Stars Literature Unit is a Common Core Standard aligned book study to be used with the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Try to decipher the code in Number the Stars. This download contains both a printable format as well as a Google Drive™ compatible format.This is a complete novel study that includes many individual products bu By Lois Lowry. I enjoyed 'Number the Stars', it was a interesting read and it shows the strength that people find when face with the unimaginable. Number the Stars is a novel by Lois Lowry that was first published in 1989. When important conversations take place, she lowers her voice to cue listeners to pay closer attention. Annemarie knows that there is no Aunt Birte but learns from her uncle that it is easier to be brave if without not knowing something and so she does not tell Ellen the truth about her "aunt.". She took the photo of the girl used for the cover (shown in infobox), which was used on many editions of the book. They depart in smaller groups to avoid attracting attention. Number the Stars is about Nazi-occupied Denmark and the treatment of Jews during World War II, so it would be both helpful and appropriate to provide historical background on World War II and the Holocaust. I though as it was set I Denmark they both would be interested. As an activity the teacher might have partners invent a code, write a message in it, and exchange their coded messages with other groups. Peter opens the casket and gives the warm clothing and blankets concealed inside it to the Jewish families. Book Themes: Friendship, Courage, Lies and Deceit, Ware, Fear, Prejudice . When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated," Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. I absolutely recommend it! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It is a time when war is raging through Europe and parts of Asia. As fast as you can! The evacuation of Jews from Nazi-held Denmark is one of the great untold stories of World War II. readers of Number the Stars grow older and read other Holocaust literature, they'll find that many people in other countries, not Denmark, did just that). Germany has invaded Denmark and now the Jewish people fear for their lives! They had to be smart to use their resources and get the Rosens safely to Sweden. Something went wrong. The Rosens and the Johansens live in Copenhagen, and we learn early in the book about Annemarie’s deceased older The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated," so Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family. NUMBER THE STARS is a stirring World War II novel that personalizes the story of Denmark's heroic rescue of its Jews from the Nazis. 'O praise the Lord. Keep this up!!! The story is set in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark in September 1943, the third year of the Nazi occupation of Denmark. Great book! Number the Stars read online free from your Pc or Mobile. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs If the soldiers had seen it, they would have known that Ellen is a Jew. User Review - Flag as inappropriate. Peter, who is present, reads the beginning of Psalm 147 from the Bible to the group, which recounts the Lord God numbering the stars. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2020, Really gets you into the period. When the soldier found the packet, he opened it and saw only a Through Annemarie's eyes, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggle almost the entire Jewish population, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. I really enjoyed this. Henrik returns to Denmark later that evening from Sweden. As the psalm is not familiar to Annemarie, her thoughts begin to wander. Everyone should be as educated abt the impact the Holocaust had on ALL people and the impact it continues to have. Using the Literature Circle Guides in Your Classroom Each guide contains the following sections: A background information about the author and book A enrichment readings relevant to the book A Literature Response Journal reproducibles A Group Discussion reproducibles A Individual and group projects A Literature Discussion Evaluation Sheet Background Information and "[2], Lowry traveled to Copenhagen to conduct research and interviews for the book. When the Nazi dogs took onto the boat sniff the handkerchief, they could no longer smell Uncle Henrik's hidden "cargo," the Jews that he is smuggling to safety. Easy read - written for youth but I read this in a College Course for Multiculturism and Child Lit. The story of the Danish Resistance against Nazi Germany as told through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Kirkus Reviews said that "...like Annemarie, the reader is protected from the full implications of events--but will be caught up in the suspense and menace of several encounters with soldiers and in Annemarie's courageous run as a courier on the night of the escape. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Her family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and protects her in their home. www.loislowry.com Twitter @LoisLowryWriter. Annemarie runs off onto a wooded path in the direction of her uncle's boat. In 1998, The Dramatic Publishing Company released Number the Stars A Musical Play, adapted by Sean Hartley. She brings the experience to life through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie Johannesen, whose family harbors her best friend, Ellen Rosen, on the eve of the round-up and helps smuggles Ellen's family out of the country. Mr. Johansen shows the Nazis a picture of the baby Lise, and they leave. 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