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Number the Stars

By Milena DAndrea
  • Germany invades Poland, starting World War II.

    Germany invades Poland, starting World War II.

    Britain and France declare war on Germany.
  • Germany invades Norway and Denmark.

    Germany invades Norway and Denmark.

  • Germany invades Belgium and the Netherlands.

    Germany invades Belgium and the Netherlands.

  • Japan bombs Pearl Harbor.

    Japan bombs Pearl Harbor.

    The U.S. declares war on Japan.
  • Annemarie's sister Lise and Peter get engaged.

    Annemarie's sister Lise and Peter get engaged.

  • Lise dies when hit by a military car.

    Lise dies when hit by a military car.

  • The Johansens and the Rosens live in Copenhagen, Denmark.

    The Johansens and the Rosens live in Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • Annemarie and Ellen are stopped by two German Soldiers.

    Annemarie and Ellen are stopped by two German Soldiers.

  • Mrs. Hirsch is forced to close her shop.

    Mrs. Hirsch is forced to close her shop.

  • The Johansen family hides Ellen, when the soldiers storm their apartment.

    The Johansen family hides Ellen, when the soldiers storm their apartment.

  • Annemarie, Mrs. Johansen, Kirsti, and Ellen go to Uncle Henriks house.

    Annemarie, Mrs. Johansen, Kirsti, and Ellen go to Uncle Henriks house.

  • Uncle Henrik, Peter, and Mrs. Johansen, plan a fake funeral for Great Aunt Birte.

    Uncle Henrik, Peter, and Mrs. Johansen, plan a fake funeral for Great Aunt Birte.

  • Soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house.

    Soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house.

    Mama tells them that Great Aunt Birte died of Typhus, and that her germs would leap onto them. This scares the soldiers away.
  • Mrs. Johansen takes the Rosens to the fishing docks.

    Mrs. Johansen takes the Rosens to the fishing docks.

  • Peter gives Mr. Rosen a packet, but he drops it on the front step.

    Peter gives Mr. Rosen a packet, but he drops it on the front step.

  • Annemarie searhces for her mother on the trail, and finds her with a broken ankle.

    Annemarie searhces for her mother on the trail, and finds her with a broken ankle.

  • Annemarie rushes to the docks to give the Rosens the packet.

    Annemarie rushes to the docks to give the Rosens the packet.

  • The Rosens make it safely to Sweden.

    The Rosens make it safely to Sweden.

  • Peter dies fighting in the Danish Resistance.

    Peter dies fighting in the Danish Resistance.

  • Germany surrenders, ending World War II in Europe.

    Germany surrenders, ending World War II in Europe.