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ALA Notable Children’s Book, 1991
Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List, 1991
Kansas William White Master List, 1991
Kentucky Bluegrass Master List, 1990
Maine Student Book Award Winner, 1993
Massachusetts Children’s Book Award, shortlisted
Newbery Medal Winner
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Winner, 1989
Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner, Association of Jewish Libraries
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It’s now 1943, and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are “relocated”, Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen’s life.
Customers say
Customers find the story engaging and moving. They describe it as an excellent historical fiction book suitable for young readers. The book teaches important lessons about history, empathy, and moral courage. Readers praise the writing quality as well-written and easy to read. They appreciate the happy times of loyalty and bravery depicted in the story. Overall, customers find the book touching and heartbreaking, with believable characters.
