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Number the Stars is a historical fiction novel by Lois Lowry that was first published in 1989 and won the Newbery Medal in 1990. The novel is set in Denmark during World War II and tells the story of ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen, who helps her Jewish best friend Ellen Rosen and her family escape from the Nazis. The narrative explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience as the characters navigate the dangers of wartime Copenhagen. 

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