Number the Stars
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Number the Stars

by

Lois Lowry

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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 12
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 14
  • Chapter 15
  • Chapter 16
  • Chapter 17
Themes
  • All Themes
  • Privilege, Sacrifice, and Solidarity  Theme Icon
    Privilege, Sacrifice, and Solidarity
  • Bravery Theme Icon
    Bravery
  • Reality vs. Fantasy Theme Icon
    Reality vs. Fantasy
  • Sisterhood Theme Icon
    Sisterhood
Quotes
Characters
  • All Characters
  • Annemarie Johansen
  • Ellen Rosen
  • Kirsti Johansen
  • Mrs. Johansen/Mama
  • Uncle Henrik
  • Peter Neilsen
  • Lise Johansen
  • King Christian
Symbols
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  • Ellen’s Necklace Symbol Icon
    Ellen’s Necklace
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Ellen’s Necklace

The most potent symbol found within the pages of Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars is Ellen Rosen’s Star of David necklace, a dainty gold chain from which dangles the universal symbol of Judaism. The…

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