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Number the Stars

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Bravery is an important theme in the story, both individual bravery and collective bravery. Over the course of the book, Annemarie matures considerably, growing into a strong, courageous person...

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The first solution in Number the Stars is that Annemarie overcame her fear.  When needed, she was filled with courage.  In a conversation with Uncle Henrik, he asked Annemarie if she was...

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Uncle Henrik spends the night on his boat to help Jews, like the Rosen family, escape Nazi persecution by smuggling them to neutral Sweden. His routine as a fisherman provides cover for his...

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In "Number the Stars," Uncle Henrik believes that ignorance makes bravery easier because not knowing the full extent of danger allows individuals to act without the paralyzing fear that can come with...

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In the book "Number The Stars," Annemarie Johansen is a ten year old girl living in Denmark during World War II. At such a young age, she has already been called upon to make sacrifices, both for...

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This quote helps Annemarie to come to a deeper understanding of what bravery is.

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In Number the Stars, Annemarie Johansen, a young Danish girl during WWII, learns profound lessons about courage, pride, and friendship. Initially innocent, she witnesses the dangers faced by her...

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