![]() The short chapters make it difficult to put down. Plot/Pacing: The story moves at a quick pace and is very suspenseful (though I worry it may feel less suspenseful for kids who may not have a lot of background knowledge on WWII). And since we don’t get to spend much time with each character due to the short length of the book, this just goes to show how strong the characters in this story are because you really do feel connected to all of them. Each character serves a purpose in the story and contributes to Annemarie’s development. It’s a relatively short book, but it packs a punch. All of the minor characters are great too. The book is set during WWII, so she was forced to rapidly go from an innocent child to a mature and brave one in a very short amount of time. ![]() The main character, Annemarie, grows a lot throughout the story. Bravery means doing the right thing even if it scares you.Ĭharacter Development: The character development in this book was really well done. “It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything” Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen’s life. When the Jews of Denmark are “relocated,” Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. It’s now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. ![]()
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