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Number the Stars

by Lois Lowry
$6.02
Number the Stars - Thryft
Number the Stars - Thryft

Unforgettable story of bravery and heroism.

Recommended for readers interested in historical fiction, particularly those fascinated by personal narratives of war-time heroism and courage. Through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie, readers are taken on an emotional journey that highlights the power of friendship and human decency in the face of adversity. Lois Lowry's Number the Stars is a classic novel that explores themes of resilience, sacrifice and courage against the backdrop of World War II Denmark. This book is a highly-recommended must-read for readers of all ages.

  • Newbery Medal (1990)
  • National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature (1990)
  • Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers (1989)
  • Jane Addams Children's Book Award Nominee (1990)
  • Charlotte Award (1992)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (1991)
  • Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (1992)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (1992)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Number the Stars

by Lois Lowry
$6.02
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ISBN: 9780547577098
Authors: Lois Lowry
Publisher: Clarion Books
Date of Publication: 2011-05-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Related Topics: World War II
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 562233 readers)

Description

A new paperback edition of Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award–winning classic.As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.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.With a new introduction by the author.
 

Unforgettable story of bravery and heroism.

Recommended for readers interested in historical fiction, particularly those fascinated by personal narratives of war-time heroism and courage. Through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie, readers are taken on an emotional journey that highlights the power of friendship and human decency in the face of adversity. Lois Lowry's Number the Stars is a classic novel that explores themes of resilience, sacrifice and courage against the backdrop of World War II Denmark. This book is a highly-recommended must-read for readers of all ages.

  • Newbery Medal (1990)
  • National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature (1990)
  • Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers (1989)
  • Jane Addams Children's Book Award Nominee (1990)
  • Charlotte Award (1992)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (1991)
  • Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (1992)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (1992)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.