Why
Ellen spends the night with Annemarie because she is Jewish and the Nazi's are rounding up the Jewish people to send them to concentration camps. Ellen's parents send her to the Johansen's to pose as Annemarie's sister (who died several years prior before the book takes place).
Ellen spends the night at Annemarie's house because it is not safe for her to return to her own home due to the German occupation of Denmark during World War II. Annemarie's family offers her shelter and protection, demonstrating their strong friendship and willingness to help each other in times of need.
Ellen does not die in Number The Stars. She makes it to Sweden Safley with her family.
Ellen and Annemarie help each other by Annemarie's family hiding her.
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 wears a locket. That is why Annemarie wanted Ellen to take it off when the solders came to Annemarie's house.
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 shared memories of pretending to be Kirsti's older sisters. They talked about their favorite novel, Romeo and Juliet, and Annemarie promised to tell Ellen the ending when she was older. They reflected on the past and their friendship, finding comfort in each other during a difficult time.
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.
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.