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Number the Stars

(1989, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Lois Lowry)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Brave girl helps smuggle Jewish friends to safety.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Persecution of the Jews
  • Violence:

    Fear of capture, several confrontations with Nazis. Annemarie's best friend is in terrible danger.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Number the Stars

Parents need to know that Lois Lowry's sense of timing and choice of details put readers in the middle of the story. A riveting read, but your kids may have questions afterward.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about lying. Is it OK for Uncle Henrik to lie to Annemarie, or for Annemarie to lie to the soldiers? Why or why not? What other choices did they have?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Ok but only for passing time

    I loved it because it was an book about WWII

  2. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Great Book! Great lessons! Great morals! FABULOUS

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    I thought this book was okay. I expected the main character do something more exciting or more heroic. But other than that, it was really good.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    ive read it like ten times i almost know it by heart it is amazing!!

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