Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Number the Stars

Lois Lowry

137 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction classics historical middle grade emotional sad fast-paced

Description

As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watc...

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Moods

emotional 75%
sad 49%
inspiring 41%
tense 40%
hopeful 39%
dark 30%
reflective 29%
informative 27%
adventurous 24%
challenging 22%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 34%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.07

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