Why is the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry by Lois Lowry called like that?

Answer 1

She named it Number the Stars because in the book Peter reads a psalm.

Psalms 147:4 (KJV) He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. In the book, it's "He who numbers the stars one by one"

In that Psalms it is said God numbers the stars.... Just as God knows the name of each and every star, He also knew of each and every hurt and horrible times the Jewish people went through during that time. He had not forgotten them, each hurt, death, torture etc.. was and is on His heart.

Answer 2

The title "Number the Stars" comes from a line in the Jewish scripture, Psalms 147:4, which states, "He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name." This title reflects the themes of hope, faith, and courage that are central to the story, which is set during the Holocaust.

Answer 3

Because Jews wear the Star of David and there saying number the Jews because Hal Hitler is killing all of the Jews.

Answer 4

Number the Stars was about the Holocaust, and it was written by Lois Lowry. It was published in 1989.

Answer 5

Where: Published by

Bantam Doubleday Dell Books Young Readers

a division of

Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.

1540 Broadway New York 10036

Answer 6

number of the stars its one passage in The Bible that peter reads on pg. 86-87

Answer 7

there are 3 answers

1. because the jews wear stars and hitler is trying to number them

2. a verse in the psalm

3.instead of putting names on the graves they put numbers

Answer 8

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