"Number the Stars"
by Lois Lowry
Setting
Number the Stars takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1943.
Plot
Annemarie Johansen is a ten-year-old girl living in Copenhagen with her best friend Ellen Rosen. Now in 1943 Nazi soldiers are around every block, not a lot of food, and school. The Jewish people of Denmark are in danger of being "relocated". Ellen is forced to live with the Johansens to try and avoid being taken from her home. Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous assignment. To complete her job, Annemarie must somehow find her inner strength and bravery to save her friends life. There is no turning back now.
German Invasion of Denmark and Norway (World War II)
Characters
Uncle Henrik
An unmarried, messy, brave, fisherman who lives on the coast of Denmark. Also Annemarie's uncle and Mrs. Johansen's brother.
Ellen Rosen
A smart, confident, Jewish girl that lives with her parents who is an only child and best friends with Annemarie.
Mrs. Johansen
A brave, loving, and selfless wife and mother of Annemarie, Kirsti, and Lise Johansen who risks her life to save those in danger.
Kirsti Johansen
A chatty, and very stubborn five-year-old who refuses to listen and cooperate when asked, but can be a calm and nice little girl who loves stories about kings and queens.
Annemarie Johansen
A ten-year-old girl who is relied on in difficult times. She is only so young and searching for her inner courage. She loves to race and pass down stories to her little sister Kirsti.
Peter Neilsen
Peter will not rest until he has helped everyone that needs it and more. He is also engaged to Lise, and is very nice and good with kids.
Danish Resistance Movement Denmark Fights for Freedom Anti Nazi Operations 1944
Climax
Annemarie's mother is in trouble, she must go on a critical quest to help others. Her only fear is being caught by a Nazi officer. Annemarie must deliver a package to the harbor with being seen.
Conflict
Man v.s. Self (Internal)
Annemarie struggles to find her inner heroism when faced with dangerous challenges.
Man v.s. Society
Annemarie must help Ellen and her family escape the Nazis