Number the Stars

The pace picked up about two third's of the way through. I liked the reader, she did a good job. Particularly enjoyed the epilogue which went over what was fact and what was fiction. A good story that ultimately told about a fascinating piece of Danish history during World War 2.

The book gave a glimpse into what families went through during the world war and the impact that the war had on young children.

I have never listened to Lois Lowry before.

I was surprised that this book was not memorable for me.

A required reading for elementary school and I used the audible for the kids to listen to because I could not read it without crying. Well read and well written. Wendy

Daughter's absolute favorite!

My 10 year-old daughter loves this book, so I got it in audio, and she loves it. I have heard some parts of it with her, and it's good. I'd recommend it for parents who have daughters around that age that love books.

Number the Stars is the story of two little girls whose friendship is put to the test by the Nazi invasion of Denmark. Although the protagonists in this story are children, people of all ages will enjoy this book. Historical fiction at its finest, it captures both the facts and the feelings of the era. You will want to weep for the divided families and children forced to grow up too quickly. Your pulse will quicken every time the Nazis knock on the door. You will glimpse their fading humanity. You will rejoice at the small victories the characters achieve.

I wish this book had been read by author Lois Lowry, since writers usually read their books better than anyone else. Reader Blair Brown is a nice consolation prize, though. Her reading of the book is smooth and graceful.

ADDED BONUS: At the end of the story there is a discussion about the historical facts behind this fictional account of the Nazi invasion. Not to be missed!

If you love historical fiction, you will thoroughly enjoy this book. If you love young adult literature, you will love this book. If you just plain love a good story, well told, you will LOVE this book. And at just under three hours, it's a relatively quick listen. I highly recommend it.

Yes. A story of courage and principle. A great piece of history that should be remembered. Well told.

The reading from the Bible that explains the name, and the uniqueness of the Jewish people.

Count the Stars

Students loved that they could relate to many of the characters, because they were close to the same age. I loved that it taught them about the Holocaust.

She gets the feelings across to the listener.

How far would you go to save your friends from certain death?

This is a great book, but the narrator speaks too quickly and makes it difficult for fifth grade students to follow along.