Annemarie and her best friend ellen, who is jewish, are stopped by soldiers on their way home from school. Number the stars by lois lowry dtdl battle of the books 2012 who in number the stars was a talented performer and often played the leading roles in school dramatics. A deftly told story that dramatizes how danes appointed themselves bodyguardsnot only for their king, who was in the habit of riding alone in copenhagen, but for their jews. The story is set in the city of copenhagen, denmark in september 1943, the third year of the nazi occupation of denmark. Through the eyes of tenyearold annemarie, we watch as the danish resistance smuggles almost the entire jewish population of denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. Choose from 194 different sets of number the stars book guide flashcards on quizlet.
Number the stars is a novel by lois lowry in which 10yearold annemarie johansen and her family shelter annemaries jewish friend ellen rosen from the nazis ellen. The author puts a lot more really suspenseful scenes throughout the book. Lois lowry, author of number the stars, was born on the. Number the stars by lois lowry is a innovative novel based on a true story. I enjoy reading lois lowrys number the stars, and i believe that it is an excellent book for children and for middleaged adults such as myself to read. Our march book selection 2nd and 3rd grades is the historical fiction book number the stars by lois lowry. The first edition of the novel was published in 1989, and was written by lois lowry. Find books like number the stars from the worlds largest community of readers. After some time, german guards started arresting the jewish people. Parents need to know that number the stars, by lois lowry the giver, is a poignant read about the nazi occupation of denmark that won the newbery medal, the highest honor in childrens literature, in 1990.
After reading the book, engage students with the postreading extension activities. Johansen stay at home when the rest of his family goes to henriks. The book concludes with the jews return, after the war, to homes well kept for them by their neighbors. The paperback of the number the stars by lois lowry at barnes. Draw their attention to the number of titles that are questions. Goodreads members who liked number the stars also liked. Young readers rejoice when annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy, and triumphs. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943. Annemarie johansen is a young girl who hangs out with her friend ellen and takes care of her little sister kirsti. In the weeks following the jewish high holidays in 1943, nearly seven thousand of denmarks jews were smuggled across the sea to sweden. Lowry is the author of the popular anastasia series. Lois lowry fictionalizes a truestory account of the evacuation of jews from naziheld denmark to save them from being detained and then sent to the death camps. Soldiers stand on every street corner, and life is changed irrevocably for tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen. Number the stars is a coming of age novel set against the backdrop of world war ii and the german occupation of denmark.
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. The book primarily takes place in the year 1943, though there are flashbacks. When denmark surrendered, german guards took their place at every single corner and in denmark which frightened annemarie and her friend ellen. Annemarie and maries friendship is the most important of the story as they live with war while their parents protect them as best they can. The rosens and the johansens live in copenhagen, and we learn early in the book about annemaries deceased older. The danish resistance, active in copenhagen, is seeking ways to fight against the nazis. Number the stars also qualifies as historical fiction and war drama because, well, its set in 1940s denmark during the middle of world war ii. Originally published in hardcover in the united states by houghton mifflin books for children, an imprint of houghton.
This book of photographs and memories of childvictims of the holocaust will haunt anyone who opens it. Lowry has many successful children and young adult books. Number the stars read online free from your pc or mobile. So that he can bring their belongings once they have settled in. Number the stars by lois lowry paperback book the parent. Planet book club offers a lesson plan for the novel number the stars by lois.
Ellens parents were taken by peter to hide in a safe place and ellen came to hide with annemaries family. Perhaps the children can watch a video of the movie or hear excerpts from the diary. Copenhagen used to be peaceful, but now its full of enemy soldiers. Learning about lois lowry this page has a photo of the author and a brief. But just because a book is set in a specific time period, we cant go ahead and call it historical fiction. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 7 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. What is the time period in which number the stars by. Through annemaries eyes, we watch as the danish resistance smuggle almost the entire jewish population, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. Number the stars paperback may 2, 2011 by lois lowry author. Synopsis number the stars by lois lowry tells the story of tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen during the nazi occupation of denmark in 1943. Free download or read online number the stars pdf epub book.
Houghton mifflin books for children, an imprint of houghton. Published in the united states by sandpiper, an imprint of houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company. When the book first came out, lowry was already established as the wellloved author of childrens books like the anastasia krupnik series. Number the stars unknown binding january 1, 1989 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Abells, children we remember greenwillow, 1986 isbn 0688063721 library binding hardcover. Number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. See more ideas about number the stars, 5th grade reading and book study. Tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen often think of life before the war. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
I read this book in my class, and i was sure that i wouldnt like it. Number the stars is a young adult novel by lois lowry. The book has been published in many countries now, translated into countless different languages from hungarian to hebrew. Learn number the stars book guide with free interactive flashcards. As the german troops begin their campaign to relocate all the jews of denmark, annemarie johansens family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. In 1943, copenhagen, the capital of denmark, has been occupied by hitlers third reich. Pdf number the stars book by lois lowry free download. Earth and stars numbers and discoveries fact book by barbara brooks richard whittingham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
If your students find this book a riveting read, this lesson will give. Its now 1943 and their life in copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the nazi soldiers marching through town. Author lois lowry doesnt waste a word in number the stars, starting with annemarie and ellens frightening runin with german soldiers in the opening chapter. Have students read through the list of chapter titles and make inferences about the story. The nazis are surrounding up the jews in the city for the stated purpose of relocation. I enjoyed number the stars, it was a interesting read and it shows the strength that people find when face with the unimaginable. And tenthe age of annemarie in number the stars, and the. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Number the stars by lois lowry was written in 1943 in nazioccupied copenhagen, denmark. Read aloud the book s title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. Number the stars is a novel by lois lowry that was first published in 1989.
She becomes a part of the events related to the rescue of the danish jews, when. Sure, except that she lives in copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii. Everywhere children are still reading about the integrity that a small scandinavian population showed almost seventy years ago. He who would pass over the ocean must count the stars from a danish childrens song. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa, and kirsti, her sister in copenhagen in 1943. Number the stars by lois lowry dtdl battle of the books 2012. 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. A discussion guide the purpose of this book is educational. It is a historical fiction novel which takes place in denmark during the 1940s. Next week well send everyone who has signed up for book club a meeting guide with discussion questions.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As the german troops begin their campaign to relocate all the jews of denmark, 10yearold annemarie johansenss family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and pretend she is part of the family. Lois lowrys novel number the stars, is the story of annemarie johansen and her best friend, ellen rosen, who live in copenhagen, denmark, a european city under nazi occupation. In 1990, number the stars won the newbery medal and. Number the stars is told from the point of view of tenyearold annemarie johansen.
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