In the Afterword to Number the Stars Lowry explains how much of the story is true. Annemarie is a fictional character, but Lowry
was inspired to create her by real stories
that come from a friend of Lowry’s, Annelise Platt (the novel is dedicated to her) who was a child in Denmark during the years of the war.
Is Number the Stars historically accurate?
1 While this 1998 book is considered to be a fictional account,
most of the events in the story are historically accurate and based on authentic sources, people, and events
.
Is Number the Stars non fiction?
While this 1998 book is considered to be a fictional account, most of the events in the story are historically accurate and based on authentic sources, people, and events.
Is Annemarie Johansen real?
Annemarie Johansen (1933-) was a
Danish
schoolgirl who helped save hundreds of Danish Jews during World War II.
Why was Number the Stars Banned?
The book was banned in South Africa in 1979
for no given reason
. In 2001, the book was pulled from library shelves at a high school in La Mirada, California for its sexual content. The decision was protested by students and later returned to the school library.
Who died in Number the Stars?
Peter Nielsen
has died. He was shot in a public square for his involvement in the Resistance. Annemarie’s parents tell her that Lise was a member of the Resistance, too, and that she did not die in an accident, but was killed by the Germans.
Who died in Number the Stars Chapter 8?
Then Henrik announces that
Great-Aunt Birte
, a very old woman, has died. She will rest in Henrik’s living room, he says, until her funeral is held the next day.
What is Mrs Johansens first name?
She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her mother, father, and younger sister Kirsti. Annemarie’s best friend is Ellen, the girl who lives next door. Annemarie is ten years old. She is tall and unusually thoughtful for her age.
Why did the soldiers come to Uncle Henrik’s house?
Why did the German soldiers come to Uncle Henrik’s house? The German soldiers came to Uncle Henrik’s house,
because they saw an unusual amount of people at the house
. What was the first test of Annemarie’s bravery? Annemarie’s first test of bravery was lying to the soldiers about who the funeral was for.
What did Annemarie do with Ellen’s necklace?
What did Annemarie do with Ellen’s necklace? Annemarie hid Ellen’s necklace
in a safe and secret place where no one would find it
. Annemarie said she would keep it there for Ellen until it was safe for her to wear it again.
How old is Ellen in Number the Stars?
Ellen Rosen is a short, stocky, dark-haired,
ten-year-old Jewish
girl. She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her parents in the apartment above Annemarie’s apartment. Ellen is Annemarie’s best friend.
What happens at the end of Number the Stars?
Annemarie finds Ellen’s Star of David necklace where she’d hidden it where Ellen had been staying with the Yohansen’s and vows that she will wear it herself until Ellen returns
. Though the story ends on a somber note, the star offers a glimmer of hope for Ellen’s and Annemarie’s futures and for all of Denmark.
Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie?
Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie? Ellen spends the night with Annemarie
because the Nazi soldiers are trying to take the Jews
. Ellen pretends to be Annemarie’s sister. … Papa decided that Ellen should not go to school because the German soldiers might be looking for Jewish students.
What did mama say to keep the soldiers from opening the casket?
How does Mama keep the soldiers from opening the casket? She tells them
Great-aunt Birte had typhus.
Why didn’t the soldiers want mama to open the casket?
The “death” in the family is an excuse for people to be gathered. Mama says the casket is
closed because Birte died of typhus germs
, pretty much guaranteeing no one will open it to check their story.
