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The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
The Yellow Star The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Author: Carmen Agra Deedy, Henri Sorensen (Illustrator)
For centuries, the Star of David was a symbol of Jewish pride. But during World War II, Nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the Jewish people. Except in Denmark. When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all Danes safe from harm. The bravery of the Danes and their king during tha...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781561452088
ISBN-10: 1561452084
Publication Date: 9/2000
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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4.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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This books tells the true story of the protection of the Danish Jews during the invasion of the Nazis by the King of Denmark. It's a wonderful story of true courage for children in elementary and middle school.
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From the back cover:

"If you wished to hide a star, where would you place it?"

Deedy's lyrical prose and Sørensen's arresting portraits unite to create a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a story for all people and all times.

"Deedy's language is simple and rhythmic .... This is an interesting and though-provoking piece of work ...." School Library Journal

"...a graceful and moving exploration of moral courage." USA Today

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