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
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31,174 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 49%
inspiring 46%
tense 41%
hopeful 39%
informative 29%
reflective 29%
dark 28%
adventurous 25%
challenging 23%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 39% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.09

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