NUMBER THE STARS

God promises Abraham that his descendants will number more than the stars in the sky. In this poignant and tender tale about Denmark during World War II, Annemarie Johansen and her family sacrifice to save their Jewish friends, the Rosens. Deep, tender, and tinged with tragedy, Number the Stars takes place in Denmark during World War II as Jewish citizens are being mysteriously “relocated.” The story follows Annemarie Johansen and her family as they endeavor to save their Jewish friends, the Rosens. Though Annemarie and Ellen Rosen are only ten years old, the girls show true courage, character, and willingness to take ownership of their circumstances and actions.