The Yellow Star
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Yellow Star

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy · Illustrated by Henri Sorensen

A king's bold plan challenges Nazi oppression in occupied Denmark.

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32 pages· 704 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD780L
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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.

Awards

Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (2001)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
704
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD780L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
43505
Publication
Published
February 4, 2020
First published
September 1, 2000
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781682631898

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