Ten year old Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen are best friends who live in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the past few months, their lives have changed for the worst. Their town is now filled with Nazi soldiers who are forcing all Jews to leave the city. Ellen’s family is Jewish and they have to flee quickly. They are scared and do not want their daughter to be in danger. The Johansens take in Ellen and pretend like she is Annemarie’s older sister. Many Danish people help smuggle Ellen and other Jews to Sweden for safety from the Nazis. After Ellen is gone, Annemarie waits for her best friend to return home.
After students read this book, I would have them research the Star of David and the swastika, both vivid symbols in Number the Stars. The class would have a discussion on these two different symbols and what they both stand for. Next, I would provide the students with craft materials such as Popsicle sticks, yarn, construction paper, markers, and pipe cleaners to create their own symbol. The emblem that they create should represent their own lives. When completed, the students will show their symbol to the class and explain what each part represents.
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