Number the Stars
by Lois Lowry · Houghton Mifflin · 1989
Set in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen learns the true meaning of courage when her family helps shelter her Jewish best friend from German soldiers. As the Danish Resistance secretly works to smuggle Jewish citizens to safety in Sweden, Annemarie is called upon to perform a dangerous task on behalf of those she loves. This classic historical novel explores bravery, loyalty, and standing up for human dignity during times of dark injustice.
- Age range
- Ages 9–13
- Category
- Historical
- ISBN
- 978-109185185
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Heads up: violence, scary content feature prominently in this book.
Parent notes
Soldiers threaten children, a resistance member dies, and a funeral is staged. Sober but not graphic.
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Discussion questions
- 1What did Number the Stars show you about how God made people?
- 2Which character acted most like Jesus, and how?
- 3Was there a moment where someone made a wrong choice? What would have been better?
- 4What in this story do you want to remember this week?
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