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Summary: A Book Worthy of its Recognition
Review: Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars" is a well-written tale of courage and ingenuity overcoming adversity during a dark period in the world's history. She has populated her story with believable characters in a realistic setting with obstacles to overcome that were prevalent in most of Europe during the Occupation.Although the work is one of fiction, the characters are representations of people that actually braved Nazi terror. Annemarie represents all children that are devoted to family and friends. Kirsti, the younger sister, has an innocence and feistiness that is common to small children. Peter, as well as the deceased older sister Lise, is symbolic of the courage of youth. The parents, Mama and Papa Johansen, are the models of reason and practicality. Even the Germans are a combination of the "good" and the "bad." Lowry has researched the subject carefully and thoroughly. In the book's afterward, she reveals that facts are behind much of the story's events. She mentions how the Danish people were actually devoted to their king, how the Danish fleet was burned in the harbor to prevent use by the marauding Germans, and how the dog-repellant "handkerchief" was a weapon of the Resistance. I found myself immersed in the lives of these characters and their emotions. Several elements of tension highlight the story: the initial confrontation with the Nazi soldiers; the nighttime raid of the Johansen home; the train ride to Uncle Henrik's as the soldiers question all riders; the search of Henrik's home during the "funeral;" and Annemarie's trek to her uncle's to deliver the package. By having Annemarie face danger, the author is able to show the young reader that anyone can be a hero whenever the situation calls for brave acts. This theme makes this a worthy piece of children's literature. The author's prose is direct, interesting, and involving. The reader can feel for the characters as he/she reads their interactions with each other as well as their thoughts. Once can visualize the cramped Copenhagen apartment, the vastness of the countryside, and the picturesque beauty of the shore. Because of the historical significance of the book, it is highly recommended.
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Summary: One of Lois Lowry's best
Review: This one of the most exciting historical fiction books out there. The best parts are when the police come to look for the neighbors, and I also like the part at the country house. I would reccomend this to everyone.
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Summary: A Decent Read
Review: This book wasn't too bad, though it wasn't exactly oh-you-must-die-to-get-it-whatever-it-takes. Number the Stars tells the story of the friendship between Annemarie and her Jewish friend Ellen, and how they survive the Holocaust period together. Well, it was quite exciting, especially in the last few chapters, but the two-year jump between the last two chapters was rather confusing. Still, I would recommend this book to any reader.
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Summary: Should be required reading for all!
Review: Lois Lowry is the well known author of childrens and young adult books which include titles such as The Giver and the Anastasia series. In the book, Number the Stars, winner of the prestigious Newberry Award, the author presents her readers with a thought provoking tale filled with memorable characters and plot which readers can think about long after they've closed the book. This story begins in Amsterdam as the Nazis begin to occupy Holland. Life as it once was for this city will never be the same again especially for the two families portrayed here.
Ww first meet two young girls of separate families as they walk home from school. One girl is Christian, the other Jewish and they have always been the very best of friends. When they are questioned by two Nazi soldiers they are reluctant to tell their parents for fear they will worry. But also fearing what might happen to all of them, they eventually describe the incident to them. The parents, fully realizing that the situation is getting worse and worse for Jews and other minority groups, begin to make plans to insure the the safety of the Jewish family. Not only will these plans and decisions test their friendships but will alter the course of their lives. Written primarily for children, this is a wonderful book which succeeds in presenting primarily school age children with some of thr ramifications of World War II and the plight of those persectuted by the Nazis. It also describes to readers at any age the role of courage and acts of extraordinary kindness during these dark days of the Nazi Occupation and World War II. By describing the plight of two families from Amsterdam, the reader is caught up in these tumultuous times and feels as though they are living next door to these people. While many books, both fiction and non-fiction have been written about this period in history and for all age groups, Lowry first presents the subject matter in a calm manner but one where emotions mount as one turns the pages. And certainly the book allows us a glimpse of how ordinary people risked their own lives to save others. As I closed the book I prayed for the safety of both families as if this was happening today. I do hope that they were reunited and finally the Jewish star could be returned to its rightful owner.
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Summary: Suspense
Review: I think this book would be good for a reader who enjoys suspense. I think that because the soliders questioned hte characters and I didn't know what would happen to them. I think there were very good details!
excellent book!!!!111111
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Summary: interesting ... you never want to put it down
Review: This is one of those books where you never want to put it down. I read it in just a few days. A girl, AnneMarie, is forced to live with soldiers all over her town during WWII. Her best friend, Ellen, is jewish and the soldiers are taking over the town. The girls are very afraid. I tried to put myself in both of their positions and I figured that it would be really scary and I wouldn't know what to do. The book is very suspensful and it's hard to tell whats going to happen next. I reccommend it to readers of all ages.
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Summary: A Glimpse Into the Past...1943
Review: Number The Stars by Lois Lowry is a piece of literature I could not stop reading. Looking back into 1943 and reading about what these girls experienced was phenominal. The details the book gives about the war, friendships, and religon, are what makes the book so great. This is the kind of story that keeps you interested and you do not want to put down. Every character has extreme significance. I think this would be a great book to read in the classroom. Students would want to know what is going to happen next. Several ther subjects could be integrated with the story as well. I highly recommend Number The Stars to anyone, especially those who enjoy Histroy and the study of other cultures.
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Summary: Number the stars
Review: Number the Stars You haven't read a really good book till you read this one. One day these girls named Kristin, Annemarie, and Ellen was in a school race and they bumped into a solider. The soldier started asking them a lot of questions. Soon, the Nazi's began going to the people's house's that was Jews and a lot of people died because the Nazi's killing the Jewish people. Ellen had to live with the Johansen's and act like Lise because she was Jewish and her parents didn't want her to be killed. I liked the book because it talked about the Holocaust and racism. It deals with a lot of religious issues. It does not matter you should love them for who they are and don't hate them because of the color of their skin or different religion.
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Summary: Days of Doom!
Review: Days of Doom! It is in Copenhagen during a time of ethic cultural hate. The Nazi Germans are seeking to eliminate the Jews in Europe and caught in the middle of this terrible time is a family trying to escape this injustice. Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen, have a plan so they won't be separated. Annemarie's older sister sadly was killed in a car accident some years before but also opened the door for the family to pull off this plan. Annemarie's new older sister would be her best friend Ellen Rosen. Just how they would convince the Nazi's that this was so and maintain this secret throughout is a marvelous mystery of this book. From page to page one is left hoping Annemarie and Ellen deep hidden secret would not be discovered. When finally Ellen was successfully transported or "smuggled" to the neutral ground of Sweden their hopes were challenged daily and their faith was tested. The horror of this Nazi nightmare in witch human lives were treated without regard was somewhat softened by this beautiful story of a deep friendship and the trials of lasting love. I like this book because it was based on a true story, and how life used to be for Jews. I've always liked books that have you hanging on what is going to happen next. I'm just thankful for everything that we have now and that just because you're a different religion doesn't mean you need to be treated differently. This book was interesting and I highly recommend this book to young adults if you like exciting books. If you like comedy I wouldn't recommend this book.
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Summary: don't be bored- read Number The Stars.
Review: Are you looking for A good book if so you just found it Number The Stars by Lois Lowery. The main characters Are Annemarie and her family and Ellen and her family Annemarie is a young girl who's best friends with her neighbor. Annemarie has A younger sister Named christy she's noisy. She had an older sister that died. Ellen and her family were Jews. By 1943 soldiers started being mean to the jews Started going into people's house's tearing every thing Up. They looked everywhere for Jews. They went into People's home and trashed it. They were rude. They would stop people walking to ask what they were doing and where they were going. And if you were doing something they was mean to you. Annemarie's mother and father told Annemarie that her sister died in a car crash." is it the truth or not". The conflict of the book is the solider didn't like the Jews. This book is long but the catch is throughout the story is when you have to stop reading you still want to read because something happening or the book is getting better. My opinion of the book was the solider wasn't mean enough they could have been a little more interesting. Compared to the secret scribbler 9/ I would give number the star about A 7 maybe 8. It was A really good book .a lot of mysteries and it was fun figuring out. After the war was over Annemarie Christy and Annemarie's parents still lived in the same place but 1 thing is there is still A big secret to be told read and find out.
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