Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war. A modern classic of historical fiction, Number the Stars has won generations of fans.
4.7Overall Score
Number the Stars
An easy but wonderful read for kids and preteens about WWII and the Danish resistance by one of the most beloved authors of all times. To look out for: Islamic Values: Not much issue here, ...
An easy but wonderful read for kids and preteens about WWII and the Danish resistance by one of the most beloved authors of all times.
To look out for:
Islamic Values: Not much issue here, the cover page of the book has the Star of David on it. This is to symbolize the Holocaust.
Violence: Kids encounter Nazi soldiers, and a girl is confronted by soldiers who have two large dogs. A broken ankle, a slap to the face. People go missing. A character was hit by a car and killed before her wedding. Mentions the execution of a character.
