Number The Stars Thesis

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The book, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, is a nonfiction book about World War II. Annemarie Johansen, a young girl who had a best friend named Ellen and had a little sister named Kristi. They live in Copenhagen, Denmark which was very peaceful until WWII. The Nazis have came into the city and and everyone must listen to what they say. Annemarie’s sister, Lise had passed away in the beginning of the war. As things have gotten worse in the city Ellen decides to live with Annemarie and she is also willing to take off her star of David necklace to make sure no one knows she's jewish. Mrs. Johansen, a brave family decides to take Ellen, Annemarie, and Kristi to her uncle, Henrik. Many people show up to Henrik's house even Ellen’s parents show

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