It is 1943 and for tenyearold annemarie johansen life is still fun school, family, sharing fairy stories with her little sister. Number the stars is a coming of age novel set against the backdrop of world war ii and the german occupation of denmark. It is set in occupied denmark during wwii and tells the story of two families, the johansens. After three years of living uneasily with this occupying force, the gloves finally come off as the german nazis begin their campaign to relocate all the jews of denmark. When the jews of denmark are relocated, ellen moves in with the johansens and pretends to be. When the jews of denmark are relocated, ellen moves in with the johansens.
The book opens in 1943, three years after german soldiers first arrived to occupy the small country. The danish resistance, active in copenhagen, is seeking ways to fight against the nazis. 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. How would the book be different if it were told from ellens perspective. King christian x of denmark surrendered his land to the german invaders in 1940 because denmarks army was small and any attempt to match military might with the nazis would have resulted in destruction and suffering.
The reallife story behind number the stars jstor daily. 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. Number the stars is a wonderful story about bravery and friendship. 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. I think it was a bunch of blankets and towels, bunched together to take the shape of a person. Also, there is a huge corpus of wwiiholocaust literature that i loved, including orgels the devil in vienna also about a friendship between two girls, one nonjewish and one jewish and jane yolens the devils arithmetic a girl opens the door for elijah and goes back to the shtetl, then to a concentration camp, and the endless steppe. 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.
The story of the danish resistance against nazi germany as told through the eyes of 10yearold annemarie johansen. 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. Number the stars is a novel by lois lowry that was first published in 1989. Tenyearold annemarie johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her bestfriend, ellen a jew. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering soughtafter black market goods to paying customers, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed on the dutch front lines when the germans invaded. 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. Annemarie and ellen decide to race, but two german soldiers stop them on the corner near their apartment building. Numbers 6 niv bible the lord said to moses, speak to the. Oct 18, 2017 lois lowrys 1989 novel number the stars, didnt just win a prestigious newbery medal and make you cry as you wrote your book reportit was also based on a true story, as lowry told the reading teacher in 1990. Expect some tense moments between kids and nazi soldiers, once on the street, other times in their homes, and another time a girl is. The story begins with an introduction to the cruelty of german soldiers who are occupying denmark, the storys heroine, annemarie, her younger and more bratty, and her best friend ellen rosen. If youve read the book thief, thats an especially cool book to think about in regards to this. The story is set in the city of copenhagen, denmark in september 1943, the third year of the nazi occupation of denmark. A powerful story set in nazi occupied denmark in 1943.
Lois lowrys 1989 novel number the stars, didnt just win a prestigious newbery medal and make you cry as you wrote your book reportit. But among all the fiction books, very fewer books are this much interesting and worthy of reading. What was inside of the casket on the book number the stars. Annemarie and her best friend ellen, who is jewish, are stopped. Although this book was published sixteen years before the book thief. Number the stars lois lowry lois lowry won two newbery medals for the book number the stars. Number the stars by lois lowry was written in 1943 in nazioccupied copenhagen, denmark.
It is set in occupied denmark during wwii and tells the story of two families, the johansen s and the rosen s. 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. Tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen often think of life before the war. Number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. This book has delightful illustrations and only a few sentences per page, so my 2, 4, and 8 year olds all enjoyed this book and learned something from it. What are the elements of fiction in number the stars. It is set in occupied denmark during wwii and tells the story of two families, the johansens and the rosen s. Number the stars 1989 is a work of historical fiction by american author lois lowry, about the. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943. April 1, 1989 the author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabble starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. 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. The main characters in number the stars, are annemarie johansen and ellen rosen. During world war ii, this historic city in denmark stood as one of the last remaining centers of culture where people could travel to and enjoy, assuming they were able to obtain the requisite travel papers from the german government.
See more ideas about number the stars, book study and 5th grade reading. Its now 1943 and their life in copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the nazi soldiers marching through town. Few lines from the letter of a young danish resistance leader kim malthebruun to his mother the night. And tenthe age of annemarie in number the stars, and the approximate age of most of the books readersis an age when young people are beginning to develop a strong set of personal ethics. Number the stars book summary number the stars is a historical novel set in denmark during world war ii. Her family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and protects her in their home. Number the stars book report by prezi user on prezi. If you are looking for such books then you are at the right place. Book study c number the stars discussion questions find the section of the book that answers these questions. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary.
Our online number the stars trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top number the stars quizzes. I enjoyed number the stars, it was a interesting read and it shows the strength that people find when face with the unimaginable. Goodreads members who liked number the stars also liked. A gorgeous, historic city in denmark, during world war ii, copenhagen stood as one of the last remaining. The lord said to moses, speak to the israelites and say to them. The resistance in number the stars refers to a group of courageous men and women who attended secret meetings and passed out a secret newspaper with news specifically important to the jewish. Lowry has been the recipient of numerous awards for her fictional works including the bostglobehorn book award, the dorothy canfield fisher award, and many more. Number the stars is set in denmark during world war ii, when the country was full of nazi soldiers and the danish people had lost many of their freedoms. If a man or woman wants to make a special vow, a vow of dedication to the lord as a nazirite. Number the stars is a stirring world war ii novel that personalizes the story of denmarks heroic rescue of its jews from the nazis. And they are beginning to realize that the world they live in is.
Number the stars tells the tale of annemarie johansen, a young girl living in denmark during world war ii. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabbi starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. The 1% rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 star the part and witness coupons shall be identified by part number and serial number. In what ways is number the stars similar to other books about the holocaust. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. For those of you who havent had the pleasure of reading this very accessible novel within easy reach of fourth or even third grade readers, its the.
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. Number the stars is a childrens historical fiction book, written by lois lowry, and published in 1989. The rosens attend a new years worship service at the synagogue. What book is similar to number the stars for my 9 year old. The rosens and the johansens live in copenhagen, and we learn early in the book about annemaries deceased older. Number the stars is told from the point of view of tenyearold annemarie johansen. The johansens are danish and christian and the rosens are danish and jewish. Church bells ring throughout copenhagen when the war ends. 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. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983.
Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Number the stars book by lois lowry pdf free download. Most books published that long ago have faded into a pleasant, undisturbed retirement on dusty library shelves, or become an occasional topic for a research paper. Annemarie johansen is a young girl who hangs out with her friend ellen and takes care of her little sister kirsti.
The novel follows annemarie and her family as they attempt to save their jewish friends, the rosens, from being sent to a nazi concentration camp. This is a quick book summary and analysis of number the stars by lois lowry. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa, and kirsti, her sister in copenhagen in 1943. What does annemarrie learn about bravery from uncle henrik. Be prepared to read the sections to your teacher or group. Nazi germany has occupied their country for the past three years. 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. Number the stars printables, classroom activities, teacher. Kirsti, peter, annemaries parents, ellens parents, and uncle henrik. But just because a book is set in a specific time period, we cant go ahead and call it historical fiction. Number the stars for which both won newberry medals. Number the stars quiz that tests what you know about important details and events in the book. But number the stars seems to have acquired its own long and vibrant life. If your students find this book a riveting read, this lesson will give.
Find a summary of this and each chapter of number the stars. Like marcus zusaks the book thief, this story is told from an unusual viewpoint. What was in the casket in number the stars answers. In number the stars, lois lowry intertwines elements of fairy tales with a story of how a family in denmark managed to protect their jewish friends from the gestapo.
Sure, except that she lives in copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii. 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. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. Annemarie then watches as the resistance smuggles 7,000 jews out of denmark to safety in sweden. The novel tells the story of a jewish family during the nazi occupation of denmark in world war ii. The plot is essentially endemic to 1943 copenhagen, while the characters meditate on the necessity of. The elements of fiction in number the stars interact in unique ways. Discussion guide number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. In 1943, annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen are ten years old, growing up in copenhagen, denmark. A comprehensive database of more than 18 number the stars quizzes online, test your knowledge with number the stars quiz questions.
This was the first newbery award winner by lois lowry she later won again for the giver. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives. 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. Set in nazioccupied copenhagen, denmark, the book number the stars is a historical childrens novel written by lois lowry and first published in 1989. Chapter summary for lois lowrys number the stars, chapter 12 summary. The families live in the same apartment block in coppenhagen and are very good friends. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Number the stars is a 1989 childrens novel written by lois lowry about the experiences of annemarie johansen, a 10yearold danish girl, living in copenhagen during world war ii.
One day, annemarie, ellen, and annemaries fiveyearold sister kirsti walk home from school. 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. Lowry was born in hawaii in 1937 and grew up in new york, pennsylvania and japan. The 1% rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 star one earth, one humanity vs.
Why did mama tell the girls to walk another way to school. The book s title, number the stars, is a reference to psalm 147. Find summaries for every chapter, including a number the stars chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. We read it while studying astronomy as hypatia learned much while studying the planets and stars.
The nazis are surrounding up the jews in the city for the stated purpose of relocation. Lowry has written the novel in third person he says, as opposed to, i said, which is first person, using a limited omniscient viewpoint only annemaries thoughts and feelings are revealed. Number the stars by lois lowry takes place in denmark during world war ii and the holocaust. After reading the book, engage students with the postreading extension activities. Tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rose. Find books like number the stars from the worlds largest community of readers. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in.
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