Number the Stars
About this book
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend, Ellen Rosen, often think about life before the war. But it's now 1943, and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching in their town. 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. Then Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission. Somehow she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life. There's no turning back now.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 635875 readers · 149 pages · ≈ 2 h 46 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Number the Stars?
About ≈ 2 h 46 m — 149 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Number the Stars?
149 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Number the Stars?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.
Is Number the Stars in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Number the Stars?
The main characters include Annemarie, Ellen, Kirsti.
Where does Number the Stars take place?
It is set in Denmark. sweden, Cophenhagen, Denmark during WWII and 19889.
Who wrote Number the Stars?
Lois Lowry.
Where can I read Number the Stars online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library