Number the Stars
Lois Lowry
📚 Genre
Historical Fiction - World War II
🏢 Publisher
Dell Laurel-Leaf
📅 Publication Year
1998
🔢 ISBN
978-0440402879
About This Book
Set in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1943 during World War II, the story follows ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen as she and her family risk their lives to help smuggle their Jewish friends, the Rosens, to safety in neutral Sweden. The cover features a blue-toned photographic portrait of a young girl with a prominent gold Star of David necklace on the left and a bronze John Newbery Medal seal on the bottom right.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
137
Edition
Paperback Edition with a new introduction by the author
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Young Adult / Children (Recommended for ages 9-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The cover shows minor shelf wear along the edges and corners, but the surface remains clean and glossy with the Newbery Medal seal intact.
Estimated Value
$5-$10
Rarity
Common. This is a widely printed and readily available paperback edition frequently used in schools and libraries.
Historical Significance
Winner of the prestigious 1990 Newbery Medal for American children's literature. It is widely praised for introducing young readers to the Holocaust and the Danish resistance in an accessible yet emotionally resonant manner.
Collector Notes
Mass-market paperback editions of this type are typically valued for reading rather than high-end collecting. To preserve it, store it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the blue cover art and keep it in a cool, dry environment.
Similar Books
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen, Rose Blanche by Roberto Innocenti and Christophe Gallaz, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
Notable Features
Includes the John Newbery Medal sticker/seal on the cover and features a new introduction by the author.