Numbering the Stars
By: Lois Lowry
Summary of the book
In the book "Numberng The Stars" there are many historical events. An example is when Annemarie and her family hep out Ellen's family which is and historical event because friends of Jews helped the Jews out ALL the time to avoid being sent to concentration camps or even worse..... DEATH. (www.ushmm.org)
Annemarie and Ellen
In "Numbering The Stars" Annemarie and Ellen Are the main characters. Annemarie loves to run, shes tall, has silvery blonde hair, and is an older sister to Kirsti. Ellen, Dark Haired, short, non athletic, shy.
My opinion of the book
Personally i love the book because it has alot of suspense and teaches a very good lesson about the past. I would recommend the book because it is very helpful to learn about the Nazi's.
Date and Place
The main setting is in Copenhagen, Denmark during 1943
Annemarie has to face many problems
Annemarie has to face many problems but the main was that she had to stand up to the guards to protect her family and friends and NOT tell anyone that she was hiding the Rosen's. She fixed them by pretending to be her little sister and trusting her family.