Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry Lit Link Grades 4-6

by Joan Jamieson

This fast-paced story follows the struggle by the Danish family of Annemarie Johansen as they help their Jewish neighbors reach safety during the Second World War. It's 1943 in Copenhagen and the Nazis won't stop. The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated", so Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family. Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission and she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155035664X
• ISBN13: 9781550356649
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: On the Mark Press
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7