Lowry, L. (1989). Number the stars. New York: Yearling Book. 

Imagine being ten years old during World War II. Now imagine that the safety of your family and friends is falling in your hands. Would you be able to handle it? What would you do if you were met face to face with a group of Nazi Soldiers? Number the Stars by Lois Lowry is a moving novel historically set during the Nazi Occupation of Denmark. With Nazi soldiers on every corner, life was scary for ten-year-old Ann Marie. Life for her family was already hard with food shortages, local shops closing, and losing her sister. Little did she know it was about to get harder.  If you enjoy reading books full of suspense that keep you on the edge of your seat then this is the book for you! Will Ann Marie have the courage to save her loved ones? Pick up this book from your library and find out!