Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Number the Stars
Book Review: A Lovingly Crafted Story
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a good historical book for children. The story is set in Occupied Denmark and told through the eyes of Annemarie Johansen, a 10-year-old girl who has to help save her Jewish friend Ellen. This novel humbly, simply and unsensationally honors the anonymous heroes and heroines of WWII.However there are some elements and developments in the story that readers in Annemarie's age bracket may not understand. For example, at one point in the story, Annemarie discovers that sometimes it is okay to lie to your friends, in order to protect them. I'm sure that readers of this book will not grow up as quickly or as soon. In fact, readers and Annemarie may begin on the same level at the start of the novel, only to have Annemarie outpace them to maturity at the end.
There are also many beautiful but subtle nuances in the storytelling that may be confusing to young readers, such as Lois Lowry's many flashbacks and asides.
Moreover, readers who expect the kind of action and suspense found in "The Giver", another Newbery Award-winning book by Lowry, will be disappointed. They may find the plot boring and Annemarie passive. The reason for this is that Annemarie is not in the middle of the action, the way her friend Ellen is, but really on the sidelines. This is a story told by an introspective, sensitive observer. What it lacks in thrills and excitement it makes up for in depth. Children who have read "The Giver" and have felt what it is like to be the one who has to leave, can read "Number the Stars" and know what it is like to be the one left behind.
Book Review: A Magical Experience For Anyone
Summary: 5 Stars
When my class read this book as a reading project I loved it. The story is a wonderful mix of fact and fiction. This story takes place in the middle of WWII. As the story unfolds we learn that one character is a jew and her best friend Annemarie must help the family of jews escape from Adolf Hitler. I won't tell you what happens after that.
This book is a great read for any class, or individual, studying WWII.
Book Review: A Must Read Kinda Book
Summary: 5 Stars
The book I read was Number The Stars. It's about the Nazi's taking over Denmark and Germany. I believe that it's a very interesting book. It's not that great in the beginning, but once you get into it you cannot stop reading it. I would recommend everybody to read this book, because it's awesome, and amazing.Book Review: A Must-Read For Kids, Especially Girls, aged 9-13!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The enthralling touching story of two friends, Anne-Marie Johansen and Ellen Rosen. Ellen is Jewish;she is an only child. Anne-Marie is Gentile;she has a younger sister named Kirsti and an older sister who died, Lise (pronounced Lee-See). This book tells about the murders in the Holocaust, about the friendship in life, and about how much courage many ordinary people have. It is also about how horrible it is to live in fear, but in a show-not-tell way. The end has many plot twists- thrilling, appy, upsetting, tragic, but ALWAYS interesting. You do NOT want to pass this wonderful Holocaust-themed children's book by.Book Review: A Must-Read Regardless of Your Age
Summary: 5 Stars
First I should say that I work in a bookstore. Since I hadn't read a young adult book in nearly 30 years, I decided to read a few to learn what to recommend to customers. The first one I picked up was `Number the Stars.' It blew me away.Lowry has written an incredibly moving account of the Jews in World War II Denmark. Annemarie Johansen worries what might happen to her Jewish friend Ellen Rosen as the Nazis capture and "relocate" all Jews. During this time, Annemarie learns about the power of evil, the strength of family, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. Lowry does a masterful job of showing how Annemarie grows up before our very eyes in the way she interacts with her little sister Kirsti, her friend Ellen, and the ever present Nazi officers. Annemarie learns several lessons throughout the book that she'll never forget. We won't forget them either.
This is an incredibly moving book. There are very few books that absolutely everyone should read. This is one of them.
137 pages