Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Number the Stars
Book Review: A BOOK YOU CAN'T MISS
Summary: 5 Stars
I chose book because it looked very interesting. This book was about Jewish family who escaped from the nazi soldiers. My favorite character was Annamarie , I think she was very brave in the book. My favorite part of the book was , when Annamarie took the package to her uncle and the nazi soldiers stopped her on the road to town.
This was a very good book!!
Book Review: A Book Worthy of its Recognition
Summary: 5 Stars
Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars" is a well-written tale of courage and ingenuity overcoming adversity during a dark period in the world's history. She has populated her story with believable characters in a realistic setting with obstacles to overcome that were prevalent in most of Europe during the Occupation.Although the work is one of fiction, the characters are representations of people that actually braved Nazi terror. Annemarie represents all children that are devoted to family and friends. Kirsti, the younger sister, has an innocence and feistiness that is common to small children. Peter, as well as the deceased older sister Lise, is symbolic of the courage of youth. The parents, Mama and Papa Johansen, are the models of reason and practicality. Even the Germans are a combination of the "good" and the "bad."
Lowry has researched the subject carefully and thoroughly. In the book's afterward, she reveals that facts are behind much of the story's events. She mentions how the Danish people were actually devoted to their king, how the Danish fleet was burned in the harbor to prevent use by the marauding Germans, and how the dog-repellant "handkerchief" was a weapon of the Resistance.
I found myself immersed in the lives of these characters and their emotions.
Several elements of tension highlight the story: the initial confrontation with the Nazi soldiers; the nighttime raid of the Johansen home; the train ride to Uncle Henrik's as the soldiers question all riders; the search of Henrik's home during the "funeral;" and Annemarie's trek to her uncle's to deliver the package.
By having Annemarie face danger, the author is able to show the young reader that anyone can be a hero whenever the situation calls for brave acts. This theme makes this a worthy piece of children's literature.
The author's prose is direct, interesting, and involving. The reader can feel for the characters as he/she reads their interactions with each other as well as their thoughts. Once can visualize the cramped Copenhagen apartment, the vastness of the countryside, and the picturesque beauty of the shore.
Because of the historical significance of the book, it is highly recommended.
Book Review: A Decent Read
Summary: 4 Stars
This book wasn't too bad, though it wasn't exactly oh-you-must-die-to-get-it-whatever-it-takes. Number the Stars tells the story of the friendship between Annemarie and her Jewish friend Ellen, and how they survive the Holocaust period together. Well, it was quite exciting, especially in the last few chapters, but the two-year jump between the last two chapters was rather confusing. Still, I would recommend this book to any reader.Book Review: A Glimpse Into the Past...1943
Summary: 5 Stars
Number The Stars by Lois Lowry is a piece of literature I could not stop reading. Looking back into 1943 and reading about what these girls experienced was phenominal. The details the book gives about the war, friendships, and religon, are what makes the book so great. This is the kind of story that keeps you interested and you do not want to put down. Every character has extreme significance. I think this would be a great book to read in the classroom. Students would want to know what is going to happen next. Several ther subjects could be integrated with the story as well. I highly recommend Number The Stars to anyone, especially those who enjoy Histroy and the study of other cultures.Book Review: A Good Book for Children
Summary: 4 Stars
After reading NUMBER THE STARS, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a book for children about the Holocaust. This book features Annemarie, a ten year old girl whose family helps a Jewish family escape to Sweden. This book gives a fairly accurate account of the persecution by the Nazis, as well as successfully portraying the event with appropriate gravity. While doing this, the book avoids becoming overly graphic, and focuses not on the horrors of the Holocaust, but on the hope that is held by those who are escaping. Because of this, I think that this book is appropriate for children ages 9-12.