Number the Stars

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1989

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-10

Chapters 11-13

Chapters 14-17

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

What is the significance of the chapter titles? Why might Lowry have chosen these phrases for special emphasis?

What is the significance of the phrase “number the stars” in the context of the novel? Use examples from the text to develop your argument.

Compare and contrast Annemarie and Ellen. How does the reader's understanding of these characters change throughout the novel? What does this show us about the book's themes?