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Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

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In this episode, Krish talks about Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, a powerful and emotional story set during the Second World War. This book follows Annemarie Johansen, a young girl living in Nazi-occupied Denmark, who finds herself caught in a world of fear, bravery and difficult choices as her family helps their Jewish friends escape to safety. Krish shares the moments that stayed with him most, from Annemarie’s terrifying journey through the forest to the tension of soldiers questioning her family and connects the story to real history, including Anne Frank and his recent visit to Amsterdam. Krish reflects on what it means to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult.

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