Number The Stars (Essential Modern Classics) - Lois Lowry -HarperCollins Publishers

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 In Nazi occupied Denmark, ten year old Annemarie Johansen iscalled upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend from aterrible fate. Winner of the Newbery Medal, newly reissued in the EssentialModern Classics range. 'They plan to arrest all the Danish Jews. They planto take them away. And we have been told that they may come tonight.' Itis 1943 and life in Copenhagen is becoming complicated for Annemarie. There arefood shortages and curfews, and soldiers on every corner. But it is even worsefor her Jewish best friend, Ellen, as the Nazis continue their brutal campaign.With Ellen's life in danger, Annemarie must summon all her courage to helpstage a daring escape. Inspired by true events of the Second World War, thisgripping novel brings the past vividly to life for today's readers.