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The problem is that Annemarie's friend, Ellen who is jew would be relocated by the Nazi soldiers during the World War II.
No, Lois Lowry stated at the end of the book Annemarie is fiction.
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Annemarie is a courageous young girl who lives through a World War. She risks her own life to save that of others and is hence the her in the book Number the Stars.
Ellen and Annemarie help each other by Annemarie's family hiding her.
Ellen wears a locket. That is why Annemarie wanted Ellen to take it off when the solders came to Annemarie's house.
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.
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 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.
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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.
Annemarie realized that Ellen was actually Jewish after Peter's visit, as Peter revealed Ellen's true identity to her. This understanding marked a turning point in their friendship as Annemarie began to comprehend the dangers and risks that Ellen faced as a Jew during the time of the Holocaust.
Annemarie's best friend is Ellen.