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Number the Stars

Lois Lowry

137 pages

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About this book

In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis.

Themes
Thrilling & PropulsiveHeartfelt & EmotionalThought-ProvokingHopepunkChildhood innocence under threatCourage in small actsFriendship transcending differenceThe weight of silence
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