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Lowry's Number The Stars Summary

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Lowry’s Number the Stars tells the compelling story of protagonist, Annamarie Johansen, a 13-year old girl during World War II. In the beginning of the story the Johansen family invite Ellen Rosen, Annamarie’s best friend to live with her, in disguise as their dead sister. As the plot continues, the danger of being in Copenhagen becomes too dangerous, as Ellen’s disguise is almost leaked when the German’s realize she has a notably different hair color. After the German’s visit Mrs. Johansen sends Annamarie, and Ellen to live with Uncle Henrik, whom lives further north in hopes of a safer life. As the plot progresses the Johansen’s and the Rosen’s get some individuals safely from the city to the country, in hopes that Henrik can smuggle them

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