Ellen stays with Annemarie because her family is in danger due to their Jewish heritage during World War II. Annemarie's family helps Ellen hide and keep her safe from the Nazis who are rounding up Jews in Denmark. It is a way of showing solidarity and friendship during a difficult time.
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.
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.
Ellen pretends to be Annemarie's older sister, Lise.
that she is very shy.
that is how she looks on the cover.
she wears a star of david!
Because they appear the most times in Number the Stars.
She did not run away!