5th Grade Library

Annemarie is the main character in Number the Stars, a novel set in Denmark during World War II (1939-1945). In its simplest form, this historical novel is the story of two ten-year-old girls and the hardships they face while their country is occupied by German Nazis. In a much broader sense, it is a story of the entire Danish nation and its people.

Did You Know? Jews were not the only victims of Adolf Hitler's desire to create a master race. The Nazis also killed: * Gypsies * Elderly People * Mentally Handicapped and Physically Challenged Adults * People with Epilepsy * People with Mental Illness * People to ill to work * Jehovah's Witnesses * People of Slavic Nationality

Something to think about? Would you ever be willing to risk your life for another person? Under what circumstances might you take this risK?

Contempt - feeling of scorn toward a person or thing

exasperated - extremely annoyed

imperious - bossy or bullying in an arrogant way

intricate - very detailed

sabotage - destruction of property or interference with activities as a part of an effort against an enemy

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