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What kind of shop did Mrs Hirsch own?
Annemarie, take Kirsti with you, after school, to the little shop where Mrs. Hirsch sells thread and buttons.
Who are the Rosens in Number the Stars?
The Rosens Rosen is Ellen’s mother and Mrs. Johansen’s friend. The two mothers often have coffee together in the afternoon.
What happened to Mrs Hirsch’s Store Number the Stars?
Hirsch is Jewish, and wonders why the soldiers would close a harmless button shop belonging to a “nice lady.” Annemarie what will happen to Mrs. Hirsch and her family now that the shop is closed, and Mama tells her that their friends will take care of them—“that’s what friends do” for one another, she says.
Where did the Rosens go in Number the Stars?
Sweden
The Rosens and the other Jews make it safely to Sweden. Two years later, when the war is over, Annemarie asks her father to repair Ellen’s Star of David Necklace that she has kept hidden. She puts it on and intends to wear it herself until the Rosens return home and she can give it back to her friend, Ellen.
Why was Mrs Hirsch shop closed?
He tells the family that the Germans are closing stores that belong to Jews. This is probably the reason that Mrs. Hirsch’s shop has been closed, Peter says. Peter reveals that the Nazis are intent on tormenting Jews.
Mrs. Hirsch
So when classes are finished, Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti head to the button store, which is run by Mrs. Hirsch.
Who helped the Rosens find Henrik’s boat?
Not long after she delivered the packet to her uncle, German soldiers brought dogs to the boat. The handkerchief saved them all. Now the Rosens and the other passengers are safe in Sweden. Annemarie asks if the Nazis will invade Sweden and Henrik says no.
Where did the book Number the Stars take place?
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
The book, Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry, is about a ten-year-old girl named Annemarie Johansen and her best friend, Ellen Rosen, who live in COPENHAGEN, DENMARK in the year 1943.
Why was Mrs Hirsch’s store closed in number the stars?
A few weeks later, one of the buttons on Kirsti’s jacket breaks. Mama sends Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti to visit Mrs. Hirsch, who owns a button-and-thread store. When they arrive, they find out that the Germans have closed Mrs. Hirsch’s store because she is Jewish. Upon hearing this, Mama becomes very worried.
Why did mr.rosen and his family leave Denmark?
However, on the day of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), Mrs. Johansen tells everyone that Mr. Rosen and his family have had to leave Copenhagen due to Nazi Germany’s anti-semitism laws and will be staying in Sweden for a while until things settle down again in Denmark.
How old are Ellen and Annemarie in number the stars?
Number the Stars Summary. In 1943, Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen are ten years old, growing up in Copenhagen, Denmark. Nazi Germany has occupied their country for the past three years. One day, Annemarie, Ellen, and Annemarie’s five-year-old sister Kirsti walk home from school.
Who is Annemarie Johansen’s fiance in number the stars?
A few years ago, Annemarie’s older sister, Lise, was hit by a car and killed, only two weeks before her wedding. Her fiancé, Peter Neilsen, still visits the Johansens, although he is increasingly busy because of his role within the Danish Resistance.