Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Two families, neighbors, one Jewish the other not. The Nazi are in Denmark and after a relatively calm time of occupation the Jews begin to be rounded up. The resistance movement is going to try and help. The story of how is told here through the eyes and life of a brave young girl and her family. They hide the daughter of their Jewish friends in plain sight by pretending she is their third child. Then the plan changes.

This was a really powerful read. It's recommended age range is 10-14 but I am well beyond that and I was fully into the story, cheering for Annemarie one moment and wanting to hug her the next. Don't let the young age on this book stop you from reading it.




(finished April 19, 2013)