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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000 · Est. 6 min read
The Yellow Star
By Carmen Agra Deedy, Henri Sorensen (Illustrator)
A king's bold plan challenges Nazi oppression in occupied Denmark.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,183 ratings
32 pages· 704 words· Est. 6 min read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1940, Denmark faces Nazi occupation. King Christian X devises a daring plan to defy the order for Jews to wear yellow stars. With the nation's unity at stake, can the Danes rally together to protect their own? This poignant tale of courage and leadership explores the power of collective resistance against tyranny.
From the publisher
Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes. In 1940, Nazis occupied Denmark and King Christian X, beloved amongst his people, had to find some way to resist their overwhelming power. When the order went out that all Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king had an idea that might just work. But it would take the faith and commitment of all Danes. In this retelling of a World War II legend, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy poignantly remind us of the power of a good, wise leader. Paired with Henri Sørensen’s arresting full-color portraits, this is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 704
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~561L
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