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holiday7's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Now that I've read this for a second time, I can say that this is definitely 3 stars instead of 5. I don't know why I loved this book SOOO much. I mean, it's still good. But not like, amazing type good. It's just plain good. So yeah. The Willoughbys is definitely Lois's best novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Religious bigotry, War, and Grief
Minor: Violence, Alcohol, and Kidnapping
hyp3rpop's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I love this book!! had Lise not died, I think she would've been a great character Great explanation on world war two and the Holocaust! Not great for people with great great of death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Physical abuse, War, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Cursing
dawntin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: War
Minor: Violence
miggyfool's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality and Antisemitism
Minor: Alcohol, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Car accident, and Death
jselliot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A childhood favorite that handled heavy material well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Grief, Religious bigotry, and Genocide
Minor: Kidnapping and War
bookishaddictions's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
If you are looking for a book to help you talk to your children (ages 9-12) about the Holocaust, this is an age-appropriate way to begin the conversation. Number the Stars helps show the atrocities of WW2 from a child’s perspective, so this may make the history of it all easier for a child to comprehend. Although the Holocaust was now more than 70 years ago, hatred is still very much alive today; it is critical that we teach our children about the cruelties of humanities’ past so we can ideally prevent it from occurring again. Our main character, Annemarie, is a prime example of courage; she acknowledges her fear as she helps protect her friend Ellen, but she does what she believes is right anyway. This story is perfect for introducing your child(ren) or students to the darker side of history and encouraging the values we need in society (courage, love, and perseverance).
Educators: I recommend pairing this book with a unit about WW2 and/or Danish culture. Encourage students to engage in higher-order thinking by taking their learning beyond the book 💡
Educators: I recommend pairing this book with a unit about WW2 and/or Danish culture. Encourage students to engage in higher-order thinking by taking their learning beyond the book 💡
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Death
thejoyfuljuggler's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, War, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Gun violence and Kidnapping
sierranorgan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
This is another one I read for work this year (teaching 6th grade English), and I enjoyed this one a lot. It tells the story of the brave who fought back against the nazi’s, and about friendship that conquers everything. I’m excited to teach this book this year and can’t wait to see what my students have to say about it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Car accident, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, and Murder
nxclx's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
A reread from my childhood that I come back to every couple of years. It's a great introduction for children into the very sensitive topic of the Holocaust. Annemarie's viewpoint is great for processing and understanding what's going on from a young age.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Grief, and Violence
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