Number the Stars (Essential Modern Classics) Paperback – 1 Sept. 2011

Absolutely brilliant book.Very cleverly written to engage readers in an age-appropriate way where the holocaust is concerned. Highly recommend.

I bought this book for myself - because I had already bought and read The Boy in Striped Pyjamas and I sometimes think wartime stories can be more powerful if they are directed at children.Well I read this in one hit and I was charmed by it. Having studied the war and the Holocaust for probably nigh on 40 years now, I was aware of Denmark's careful handling of its Jews and I have to say they deserve great credit for their endeavour to prevent meekly handing over people of their own, who just happened to be Jewish.The depictions of the Nazi soldiers chimed perfectly with elderly Dutch people I know who were children at that time - I wish I knew why occupying soldiers felt the need to always be so nasty - but the firm need not to ask questions, because if you happen to be being bullied then ignorance is bliss, was an extremely mindful piece of advice.Thank you, Wendy Lower, for a beautiful book, a book of kindness and great honesty at a time when friends were a much needed and very blessed commodity.

2023 52 Book Challenge - 27) Newbery Medal WinnerThis was a short, sweet story about a young girl who lives in Denmark during the Second World War, centering on the themes of friendship, love and bravery. It was written quite simply, so that it appeals to the age of the main protagonist, but the message of Rhea book was pretty clear.

,No wonder this is regarded as a modern children's classic. It's beautifully and poiniantly written. It conjures up the era of world war ll, it's characters are well drawn and vivid. I was surprised at how short it was but nevertheless it's a good read for younger audiences.

This is compulsory school reading for my nephew - who is 14 years old - and, loving books and literatura, any kind!, I read it to be able to discuss it with him. I loved the book - a sensitive, thoughtful and thought-provoking story about courage and solidarity and kinship in dark times. In the troubled times we find ourselves living today, with the rise of extreme right-wing movements and the spectrum of tyrannies once again raising its ugly head, this novel reminds us of the terrible consequences of prejudice and oppression - and how brave people will always find the strength to fight for freedom, theirs and their family and friends. I absolutely recommend it! For young and not so young readers.

This story takes place in the capital of Denmark (Copenhagen) in the second world war. It is when the Nazis occupied this country and Jewish people were moved to concentration camps. Some of them tried to scape out of Denmark with the help of non Jewish. The main characters are Annemarie and Ellen both best friends and ten years old. Ellen and her family are in serious danger. Thankfully Annemarie's family helped them. I have learned some history from Europe and tons of new words in English that I did not know before.The book helped me improving my vocabulary.The story is very interesting and it deserves five stars! The author well represents somehow her life in the story.My favorite part was at the end. But I cannot tell more as I will give the answer of the book.

A lovely book set in Denmark before the 2nd world war. It centred on two families, one Jewish, one Dane. It is narrated by one of the female children. She talks about their growing up before the war and subsequently, during the war. The plight of the Jews and their escape to Sweden is central to the book. I enjoyed the book, the story and the characters.

This book deals with unbelievable scary story of News having to leave their homes in ways that are difficult to imagine. It's clever because the book does it through the eyes of a child therefore it retains a lighter touch enabling it to deliver the dark, foreboding story whilst keeping a warm and innocent element. It's a book that I can see is used to educate people particularly the young in the horrors of WW2. A very good read