Close to the end of the book, we find out along with annemarie that lise and the war are more intertwined than wed originally thought. Number the stars study guide contains a biography of lois lowry, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. When the jews of denmark are relocated, ellen moves in with the johansens. Oct 18, 2017 lois lowrys 1989 novel number the stars, didnt just win a prestigious newbery medal and make you cry as you wrote your book reportit was also based on a true story, as lowry told the reading teacher in 1990. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering soughtafter black market goods to paying customers, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed on the dutch front lines when the germans invaded. He visits the johansens by night, breaking curfew to see them. Analyze how ellen and annemarie are similar and different. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa. Tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen often think of life before the war. Lowry has written the novel in third person he says, as opposed to, i said, which is first person, using a limited omniscient viewpoint only annemaries thoughts and feelings are revealed. Now he still stopped by the apartment often, and his greetings to the girls were warm and smiling, but he was usually in a hurry, talking. Though ever cautious and fearful of the ubiquitous soldiers, she is largely. Though the book takes place in 1940s denmark, where protagonist annemarie helps the danish resistance hide and smuggle danish jews to safety in sweden, it started in bermuda. Draw their attention to the number of titles that are questions.
If you like number the stars you might like similar books bridge to terabithia, holes, where the red fern grows, tuck everlasting, charlottes web. Number the stars 1989 is a work of historical fiction by american author lois lowry, about the escape of a jewish family the rosens from copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii. Number the stars read online free from your pc or mobile. In this book, hannah, the protagonist, amazingly leaves behind her time. By liz arrambide, childrens department in the childrens section in franklin, whenever we are asked and its often do you have more fiction books about world war ii. She is reading the diary of anne frank in school so that one is out of the question. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Young readers rejoice when annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy, and triumphs. I read this book in my class, and i was sure that i wouldnt like it. An after the book comprehension quiz in both a multiple choice and short answer format. Its like a more benevolent tree grows in brooklyn mixed with the little house books.
Number the stars book summary number the stars is a historical novel set in denmark during world war ii. This summary of number the stars includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. The only thing i do not like about this book is that the plot is rather slow, it is like a short story being elongated without changing the plot. After reading the book, engage students with the postreading extension activities. And its the first of a series, like the little house books, so you can go on with the characters. Once he had been like a funloving older brother to annemarie and kirsti, teasing and tickling, always a source of foolishness and pranks. Review for the book test learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Lois lowrys 1989 novel number the stars, didnt just win a prestigious newbery medal and make you cry as you wrote your book reportit was also based on a true story, as lowry told the reading teacher in 1990. It is her first introduction to really high quality historical fiction. Historical fiction contentsshow description number the stars is a childrens historical fiction book, written by lois lowry, and published in 1989. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What book is similar to number the stars for my 9 year old.
He has no family that we know of and the germans killed the love of his life. Jane yolens young adult novel has some similar subject matter as number the stars. Do you have any more books like number the stars by lois lowry. This lesson summarizes events that occur in chapter 7 of number the stars by lois lowry. It is the most hearttouching book that i can think of. Sep 26, 2014 by liz arrambide, childrens department in the childrens section in franklin, whenever we are asked and its often do you have more fiction books about world war ii. The book, number the stars written by lois lowry is very interesting yet enjoying to read. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading number the stars. And i doubt youll ever find anything like tuck everlasting, that book is in a class by itself. When she came to the end of the path she saw nazi soldiers and their dogs.
The books title, number the stars, is a reference to psalm 147. In lois lowrys novel number the stars, what is the resistance. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943. It seems like yesterday that i answered the phone on a snowy january morning and received the news that it had been awarded the 1990 newbery medal. Its now 1943 and their life in copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the nazi soldiers marching through town. Ellen mentions that lises funeral was the only time she was in a lutheran church. Do you have any more books like number the stars by lois. The book alludes to god seeing everything and has, through many good characters, the ability to ease the suffering of persecuted jews. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabbi starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. Number the stars assessment packet is an assessment packet to be used with number the stars by lois lowry. What book is similar to number the stars for my 9 year. Number the stars by lois lowry goodreads share book. Peter reads psalm 147 at greataunt birtes funeral service. It talks about a girl, annemarie, in denmark living in the time period where the nazis had taken over.
Books that are similar to number the stars or tuck everlasting. Goodreads members who liked number the stars also liked. Lois lowrys novel tells the story of annemarie johansen, a tenyearold danish girl caught between the childish world shes. Ive seen the movie and it is based on it, it doesnt have the same characters but some names are the same. Find books like number the stars from the worlds largest community of readers. In this chapter, the girls explore uncle henriks country home, where they have come to visit to provide. I think theyre by the same author of number the stars. I enjoy reading lois lowrys number the stars, and i believe that it is an excellent book for children and for middleaged adults such as myself to read. Number the stars is a young adult novel by lois lowry. Five years younger than lisa in carol matas lisas war 1989, annemarie johansen has, at 10, known three years of nazi occupation. So here are some great reads that feature different aspects of world war ii. I keep hoping that books like number the stars are circulating in schools. It turns out the nazis killed lise because she was a resistance fighter like peter, henrik, and the johansens.
Number the stars is a comingofage novel set against the backdrop of world war ii and the german occupation of denmark. Number the stars is an historical fiction book by lois lowry. Though he is described as having been joyful in earlier years, the peter of number the stars is intense and serious. If your students find this book a riveting read, this lesson will give. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote. Its hard to believe that i wrote number the stars more than twenty years ago. When the book was newly published, it found its way into the. Aug 08, 2008 try the giver, gathering blue and the messenger by lois lowry.
Have students read through the list of chapter titles and make inferences about the story. Read aloud the book s title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. Annemarie decided to act like kirsti, her younger sister. Number the stars, by lois lowry, is an awardwinning novel that takes place during world war ii. Jun 09, 2016 the book alludes to god seeing everything and has, through many good characters, the ability to ease the suffering of persecuted jews. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. Johansen, peter neilsen, kirsten johansen, henrik, mr. We are aware of annemaries changes because lowry narrates number the stars in the third person limited omniscient viewpoint in order to reveal annemaries thoughts and feelings. When the soldier found the packet, he opened it and saw only a handkerchief.
The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who. Number the stars, lois lowry number the stars 1989 is a work of historical fiction by american author lois lowry, about the escape of a jewish family the rosens from copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii. Try the giver, gathering blue and the messenger by lois lowry. Its now 1943 and their life in copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the nazi sold. Peter is the most directly defiant character in the novel. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabble starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. The reallife story behind number the stars jstor daily. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to number the stars. Annemarie is not a jew but her best friend is, this story focuses on how annemarie and the resistance are trying to smuggle them to sweden without getting caught.
Miracle at midnight, is the closest match that i have heard aligns with number the stars. Most books published that long ago have faded into a pleasant, undisturbed retirement on dusty library shelves, or. Why did they title the book number the stars number the. This number the stars study guide can help you take apart the novel and understand the.
Any other suggestions for ya books similar to number the stars. Discussion guide number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering soughtafter black market goods to paying customers, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa, and kirsti, her sister in copenhagen in 1943. Three years of nazi occupation have brought changes to copenhagen, the home of 10yearold annemarie johansen where her best friend, ellen rosen is protected from the nazis. She changes during the course of the novel due to her experiences and actions. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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