The Stars: Number

What makes this novel unique is its focus on the . Unlike many other occupied nations, the people of Denmark successfully smuggled nearly their entire Jewish population—roughly 7,000 people—across the sea to safety in Sweden. The Meaning Behind the Title

The title itself is drawn from Psalm 147:4 in the Bible: "He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name" . This serves as a powerful metaphor for human decency and equality, suggesting that just as God knows and values every star, every human life is unique and worthy of protection. Why We Still Read It Today Book Review: Number the Stars - the starving artist Number the Stars

Set in 1943 Copenhagen, Denmark, the story follows ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen. As the Nazi occupation tightens its grip and "relocations" of the Jewish population begin, the Johanssens take the ultimate risk: hiding Ellen as one of their own. What makes this novel unique is its focus on the