Number the Stars

Number the Stars is a welcome relief from the torturous books of the 1920s. Dealing with the adult topic of the treatment of the Jews during the second world war, Lois Lowry's writing is spectacular. Lowry approaches these adult themes through the eyes of a child struggling to understand what is happening, making it a perfect book to introduce young readers to such a difficult subject. Rather than dwelling on the horror of the times, Lowry conveys the strengths of humanity through her portrayal of the Danish people's courage and kindness. No matter how many times I read it, Number the Stars is always better than I remembered.