Because her family is Jewish and the Germans are looking for the Danish Jews to take them away for awhile.
Ellen is staying with the Johansens because her family was taken away by the Nazis, and the Johansens are helping to hide her and keep her safe during the occupation in Denmark. They are risking their lives to protect Ellen, who is like a daughter to them.
The soldiers suspected the Johansens might know where Ellen's family had gone because Ellen had lived with the Johansens for a while and they were close friends, so the soldiers believed they might have information about her family's whereabouts. The Johansens were also involved in the resistance movement, which made the soldiers suspicious and led them to question the Johansens.
No, because the Johansens and Rosens family bonds were really strong and they were best friends. They would be willing to risk their lives for each other Peace
Ellen survived in "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry by posing as the Johansens' daughter, Lisa, and hiding in their home. The Johansens risked their lives to protect Ellen from the Nazis by keeping her safe and supporting her throughout the dangerous situation in Denmark during World War II.
They came to the Johansen's apartment looking for the Rosens because they saw their name on the list they stole from the synagogue so they can Arrest the Jews.
Peter does not visit the Johansens because he is involved in the resistance movement and needs to maintain a low profile to avoid drawing attention to himself and jeopardizing the safety of the Johansens and the Rosens. It is too risky for him to be seen visiting them frequently.
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the resolution occurs when Ellen is safely reunited with her parents after the family successfully escapes to Sweden with the help of the resistance movement and the Johansens. The war ends, and the Johansens are left with hope for a better future.
Ellen - 1994 The Apartment Hunt 2-14 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-PG
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.
In Chapter 10 of "Number the Stars," Annmarie's first test of bravery occurs when she must help her friend Ellen escape from the Nazis. As soldiers search the Johansens' apartment, Annmarie quickly thinks on her feet, yanking Ellen's Star of David necklace off to hide her Jewish identity. This moment showcases Annmarie's courage and quick thinking in a life-threatening situation, as she risks her own safety to protect her friend.
Ellen does not die in Number The Stars. She makes it to Sweden Safley with her family.
Annemarie's dad is not happy that Ellen is sleeping at his house because it puts the entire family at risk due to the dangers surrounding them during the occupation of Denmark by the Nazis. It is a tense and dangerous situation for everyone involved.