144 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780395510605
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 24 April 1989
Description
1990 Newbery Medal Winner 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-y...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,901 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 39%
tense 36%
reflective 31%
dark 30%
informative 28%
adventurous 24%
challenging 20%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 39% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Grief, Religious bigotry, WarMinor
Violence, Kidnapping, Genocide
144 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780395510605
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 24 April 1989
Description
1990 Newbery Medal Winner 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-y...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,901 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 39%
tense 36%
reflective 31%
dark 30%
informative 28%
adventurous 24%
challenging 20%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 39% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Grief, Religious bigotry, WarMinor
Violence, Kidnapping, Genocide