Houghton Mifflin® "Number the Stars" Book by Lois Lowry is ideal for ages 9 - 13 yrs. Book with hardcover brings the experience to life through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie johannesen and includes 156 pages. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war. Subject: Classics. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. Category: Children's book. Format: Hardcover. Award winner: Newberry medal award. Number of pages: 156. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 13 and grades 4th - 7th. Heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war. With a new introduction by the author. Title: Number the Stars. Author/illustrator: Lois Lowry. Through the eyes of ten year old annemarie, we watch as the danish resistance smuggles almost the entire jewish population of denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Series name: Sandpiper book series. A new paperback edition of Lois Lowry's Newbery Award – winning classic