Yes, Ellen and Annemarie were reunited after the war ended in the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. They are shown holding hands and walking home together after Ellen's safe return.
Annemarie hid Ellen's Star of David necklace in her pocket after Ellen and her family were taken away by the soldiers. Annemarie plans to return the necklace to Ellen once it is safe for them to reunite.
Ellen is Jewish and Annemarie is not. Additionally, Ellen's family is in danger during World War II due to their religion, while Annemarie's family is not persecuted. Ellen also relies on the Johansens for protection and support during the war.
Ellen does not die in Number The Stars. She makes it to Sweden Safley with her family.
Annemarie and Ellen are characters in the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. They are best friends living in Denmark during World War II. Annemarie helps to protect Ellen, who is Jewish, from the Nazis during the occupation of Denmark.
Ellen and Annemarie help each other by Annemarie's family hiding her.
Annemarie said that Ellen had moved into a different world because Ellen was leaving to reunite with her family and face the challenges ahead as Jews in a time of oppression. This meant that Ellen's focus and priorities had shifted, moving her away from her life with Annemarie and towards the difficult realities that lay ahead for her own family.
Ellen wears a locket. That is why Annemarie wanted Ellen to take it off when the solders came to Annemarie's house.
Ellen promised Annemarie that she would pretend to be Lise, Annemarie's older sister, if the soldiers ever asked. This was to protect Ellen from being discovered as Jewish during the time of the Nazi occupation in Denmark.
Why
Annemarie didn't tell Ellen the truth about Aunt Birte because it was a dangerous secret that could put Ellen's life at risk. The less Ellen knew about the situation, the safer she would be. Annemarie was trying to protect Ellen from the dangers of the Nazi occupation.
No, Annemarie and her family is not Jewish, but Ellen is.
Because they can be prepared when of if the Germans come and search the house.