hiltzmoore's review against another edition
4.0
I love Lois Lowry's children's books because she doesn't treat kids like they are too young to understand important serious topics. It is a simple children's plot, but conveys the fear of the Holocaust as well as reminding children that they can be heroic in the face of tyranny.
bookreader02's review against another edition
5.0
"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry was an engaging and captivating read that had me eagerly anticipating each twist and turn in the plot. With just 17 chapters, it struck a perfect balance in terms of length, keeping me hooked without becoming too overwhelming. However, I couldn't help but wish for a slightly longer narrative to explore the fate of Annemarie's friend and uncover what lay ahead in the story. The desire to know more about the characters and their journeys truly underscores the power of this remarkable novel.
hollybell21's review against another edition
4.0
A great viewpoint of the Holocaust from a non-Jew perspective. It's so heart-warming to know there were people like that during that war that took it upon themselves to save their Jewish friends & neighbors.
norna28's review against another edition
4.0
This book is about two young friends who are living during the beginnings of the holocaust. The two girls are Annemarie who is Danish and her friend Ellen who is a Danish jew. The story tells of how these two girls and their families are trying to help Jews escape Denmark when Germans come to their towns and begin to take Jews from their homes.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was a touching story of friendship and love for both friends and family. It told of how true friends are willing to help anyway they can. Lois Lowry is a wonderful writer and this is just another example of her talent.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was a touching story of friendship and love for both friends and family. It told of how true friends are willing to help anyway they can. Lois Lowry is a wonderful writer and this is just another example of her talent.
kjcarlson03's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
_diana_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
amandag's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dorothy_gale's review against another edition
5.0
Historical Fiction of Nazi occupation in Denmark, 1943. I don't actively seek to read Holocaust books but they sure find their way to me. This is the 2nd one I've read that provides the wonderful gift of a clarification on what was fact and fiction at the end - the other being Sherry Dixon's Natural Destiny. This story had details of activities I hadn't heard before, and is based around the friendship between a 10-year-old Dane girl and her best friend who is a Jew. The elaborate lengths families went to hide and transport Jews was amazing. I was able to listen to it in the car with my kids, and explain one of the activities which was even interesting to them. And it provided another context for our ongoing discussions on racism given current events. I also like that I've been able to hear stories of WW2 from different countries and cultures. Racism is a global, historical issue, and resilience is a global, human strength.
anonymousrival's review against another edition
4.0
It's one of those children's books that makes you think and touches the heart.