Author: Lois Lowry
Title: Number the Stars
Illustrator: n/a
Genre: Historical Fiction
Sub Genre: Children's chapter book
Theme: Truth and Friendship
Primary & Secondary Characters: AnneMarie (primary) & Ellen (secondary)
Date of Publication: 1989
Award(s): Newberry Medal
Publisher: Yearling
Summary: This book is set in Denmark during the Holocaust. AnneMarie and Ellen are best friends whose lives consist of school and memories of life before the Nazi Soldiers marched around town. When the Nazis begin to "relocate" the jews, Ellen moves in with AnneMarie as part of their family. AnneMarie learns a lesson about truth, friendship, and bravery as she helps Ellen and her family flee Denmark.
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