NUMBER THE STARS BY: LOIS LOWRY
Major Conflict
The major conflict is the Nazis are controlling Denmark and the Jewish people have to leave their homes and go into hiding.
The Protagonist & the Antagonist
Protagonist- Annemarie
Antagonist- The Nazis
Other important characters- Ellen (Annemarie's best friend), Kirsti (Annemarie's little sister), Mrs. Johansen (Annemarie's mother), Mr. Johansen (Annemarie's father), Uncle Henrik, And Mr. and Mrs. Rosen (Ellen's parents).
Summary
Annemarie is ten years old and her best friend Ellen is Jewish. Ellen must leave Denmark and Mrs. Johansen, Annemarie's Mother, helps them escape the Nazis. Annemarie's has to be brave even though she is scared. Uncle Hendrik is hiding Jewish families on his boat to save them from the Nazis.
The star of David
The star of David is from the bible. It was Ellen's necklace, and it's numbered by the stars of the universe.
Leading Question
How does the War make Annemarie grow up so fast?
Answer: She does not have time to play. Annemarie's best friend Ellen must move to get away from the Nazis.
Citations
Number The Stars By: Lois Lowry
"Number The Stars." Wikipedia. May 2008. Web. 9 Jan. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_the_Stars>.