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In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the casket was in the Johansen's apartment because they were pretending to mourn the death of Great-aunt Birte in order to keep the Nazi soldiers from suspecting that Ellen was Jewish and had gone into hiding with them. The casket served as a decoy to protect Ellen's identity.
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What was in the casket in the Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
scented napkins
Did Lois Lowry write Number the Stars?
Lois Lowry was the author of Number The Stars.
What is the Lexile level for Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
The Lexile level for "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry is 670L.
What page is imperious on in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
The word "imperious" does not appear in "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
What do you think is really in the casket Number the stars?
In the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the casket is believed to contain the body of the great-aunt of Annemarie Johansen. However, it is later revealed that the casket actually holds Ellen Rosen's belongings, as her parents were taken by the Nazis.
Why was the casket filled with clothing and blankets in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the casket was filled with clothing and blankets to make it appear as if it contained a dead body, so that the German soldiers would not inspect it closely. By disguising it in this way, Annemarie's family was able to transport important items to safety without arousing suspicion.
What award did the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry by Lois Lowry win?
Number the Stars won the 1990 Newbery Medal.
What year did Number the Stars by Lois Lowry win the newbery?
Number the Stars won the medal in 1990. It was written by Lois Lowry.
Does Annemarie ever gets taken to the camps in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
No. No one is taken to the concentration camps in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
What color eyes did Ellen have in the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
Ellen in the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry had dark brown eyes.
When was Number the Stars published?
"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry was published in 1989.
When was Number the Stars by Lois Lowry created?
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry was first published on the 24th of April in the year 1989. The novel was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1990 as "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
