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Sep 23, 2016
Number The Stars is about the occupation of Denmark by the Nazis during World War II. Although fictional, the author based this story on actual events that took place during this tragic era. Annemarie is a young Danish girl who lives in Copenhagen when the Germans invade and begin to persecute and round up Danish Jews. Annemarie’s family becomes involved in the Danish Resistance and the story relates how they went about rescuing, hiding and eventually smuggling their Jewish friends, the Rosens to safety in Sweden. Although it seems a long time ago, the devastation of World War II and the tragedy of the Holocaust is brought into focus for young readers in this classic novel. Also available as ebook and audiobook.