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Historical Fiction· United States

Number the Stars

by Lois Lowry
Aggregate Editorial Score64/100
★Newbery Medal
Published 1990147 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Lois Lowry's Number the Stars (1990) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Ten-year-old Annemarie helps her Jewish best friend escape to Sweden as the Nazis occupy Denmark in 1943. Lowry's Newbery Medal winner is a moving and age-appropriate introduction to Holocaust history and the courage of ordinary people. Themes of Holocaust, courage, friendship run through the work. The book has received recognition from Newbery Medal 1990.

Book Details

AuthorLois Lowry
Published1990
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages147
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780547577098
Editorial Score64/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Newbery Medal
winner · national
199051
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About the Author
Lois Lowry
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Number the Stars about?

Ten-year-old Annemarie helps her Jewish best friend escape to Sweden as the Nazis occupy Denmark in 1943. Lowry's Newbery Medal winner is a moving and age-appropriate introduction to Holocaust history and the courage of ordinary people.

Who wrote Number the Stars?

Number the Stars was written by Lois Lowry, from United States. First published in 1990.

What awards has Number the Stars won?

Number the Stars has received the following awards and honours: Newbery Medal 1990.

Is Number the Stars worth reading?

Number the Stars is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 51/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Holocaust, courage, friendship.

Where can I buy Number the Stars?

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What category is Number the Stars?

Number the Stars is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Number the Stars from?

Number the Stars originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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