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Annemarie wore Ellen's Star of David necklace to disguise her friend's identity and protect her from being caught by Nazi soldiers. By wearing the necklace, Annemarie pretended to be Ellen and helped her escape danger during the occupation of Denmark in World War II.
In chapter 7 of "Number the Stars," Annemarie hides Ellen's Star of David necklace in a handkerchief and tucks it into the coffin of Great-aunt Birte. She does this in order to keep the necklace safe and hidden from the Nazis.
Ellen in the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry had dark brown eyes.
Ellen Rosen is 10 years old in the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
Yes, Ellen and her family were Jewish.
Ellen pretends to be Annemarie's older sister, Lise.
The uncles boat
Ellen was celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, when she went to the synagogue in "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, Ellen's father is a newspaper writer. He writes for the newspaper that has been shut down by the Nazis during the occupation of Denmark.
ellens neckelace
that she is very shy.
she wears a star of david!