Synopsis Of Number The Stars By Lois Lowry

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“Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry was published in 1989. The author’s purpose for writing this story was to give insight on the Nazi’s occupation of Copenhagen, Denmark. There are many important characters in the story, however the main character is Annemarie Johansen. Annemarie Johansen is a ten year old girl who lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. Growing up was difficult for Annemarie. After the Nazi took over, Annemarie’s family did not have much. Although her family was un-wealthy at the time, Annemarie made most her time joyful by spending time with her best friend Ellen Rosen. Annemarie faces a difficult obstacle during the story. Annemarie's friend Ellen and her family are Jewish and the Nazi were trying to remove all Jews and

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