marissasa 's review for:

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

4.5

dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I first read this book in elementary school and as an adult now I can truly see why it is a Newbery medal winner. It tells the story of the Danish and Jewish communities in Denmark facing Nazi occupation during WWII with such empathy and honesty, even through simplified terms due to the narrative perspective of the 10 year old girl Annemarie's point of view. This is a very well-written and moving book, and the afterword from the author at the end noting which details were factual really puts into perspective the bravery and compassion that these people had. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Police brutality, Antisemitism