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Author: Lois Lowry

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Publisher: Yearling
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780440403272 - ISBN-10: 0440403278
Publication Date: 8/1/1990
Pages: 144
Reading Level: Ages 9-12


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)

Book Description:
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think about life before the war. But it's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching in their town.

The Nazi won't stop. The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated," so Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family.

Then Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission. Somehow she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life. There's no turning back now.

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Top Member Book Reviews

DW B. (d-w) wrote on 11/14/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

An amazing book about Jews, the Holocaust, and the friendship that survived it. Loved it!


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Michelle B. (preciouspeas) wrote on 11/3/2009...


My daughter liked the book, but at the end of the book the Lord's name was taken in vain. She did enjoy the history of WWII within the book.

Teresa L. (knittymommy) - Youngstown, OH wrote on 10/22/2009...


even though this is a book for younger paople, there are interesting historical points in it. Avery quick read.

Angela N. (arnichols) wrote on 11/12/2007...


Good book for younger readers about the Holocaust. I read it in elementary school... a few years ago.

Reina W. (maddiesmommy) wrote on 8/3/2007...


One of my favorite books. I have read this book several times. The main character is not Jewish, but her best friend is and it's about how the main character's family protects her friend's Jewish family during the WWII Nazi regime. A great book for a young reader or adult. Highly recommend. Surprised this one hasn't been made into a movie yet.

Donna E. (impossible) wrote on 8/3/2007...


Newbery Award Winner 1989. Thought provoking story. Well characterized people recognizable by today's readers. WWII story set in Nazi occupied Copenhagen. Many of the problems are ones faced today.

Andie E. (thebookluvr) wrote on 7/15/2007...


This is a wonderful book about the Jews and the Nazis! It's so much better than the movie!!

Jennifer B. (gobblebook) wrote on 4/14/2007...


Newbery winner. Reading level is 5.2.
Story of a 10-year old danish jewish girl in hiding during WWII.

Judy H. (Judyh) wrote on 2/24/2007...


Wonderful story for adults and kids to read together -- it tells the story of the courage of the Danish people during the Nazi era.

Caitlin W. (Troublemaker07) wrote on 2/16/2007...


I enjoyed this book because I like books about the Holocaust and World War II. I thought it portrayed the plight of a young girl very well, and was an interesting story.

Rachel M. (Ozrachel) wrote on 2/12/2007...


My 8th grader read this book and learned alot from it. She really felt for the characters.


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