Annemarie and Kirsti's sister is Lise.
In Number the Stars, Kirsti is upset because Ellen didn't say good-bye.
Mrs. Johnson, Anne Marie, Kirsti, and Ellen traveled from Copenhagen, Denmark to the Danish fishing village of Gilleleje in Lois Lowry's novel "Number the Stars." They made this journey to escape the Nazis during World War II.
In Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, Mrs. Johansen tells Kirsti that Ellen has gone to a safe place and will be returning soon. She reassures Kirsti that everything will be okay and asks her to keep Ellen's departure a secret to protect everyone.
Ellen's father was going to fix Kirsti's shoes by using pieces of cardboard to cover the holes and then gluing them in place. He was resourceful and tried to make the best out of the situation by finding a creative solution to repair the shoes.
Annmarie and Ellen pretended to be sisters in order to deceive the Nazis and protect Ellen, who was Jewish, from being captured and sent to a concentration camp during World War II. Presenting themselves as sisters helped them navigate dangerous situations and hide Ellen's true identity.
When Kirsti and Annemarie's mother came home from shoe shopping for Kirsti, Kirsti was very angry with the purchase. Kirsti's new shoes were made of fish scales because the shortage of leather during the war. When Ellen, who happen to be at the Johansen's apartment, saw how mad Kirsti was, had the idea to dye the "ugly" green fish shoes black with Mr. Rosen's black ink. This satisfied Kirsti now that her shoes were no longer green, and the problem was resolved. :) Hope That Helped! :)
Kirsti was upset when her mother returned from shopping because she had been looking forward to getting a new pair of shoes, but instead, her mother had brought home a pair of shoes for her older sister. Ellen suggested that they could paint Kirsti's old shoes to make them look new and special, providing a creative solution to her disappointment.
Annmarie and Ellen needed to pretend they were sisters to protect Ellen's identity during a time of danger, likely due to the war or oppressive circumstances they were facing. This deception helped them avoid suspicion and potential capture by enemies or authorities. By presenting themselves as siblings, they could maintain a semblance of safety and support while navigating their perilous situation.
Ellen and Annemarie and lisa
Annemarie and Ellen think Kirsti is "dumb" because she is quite young and often struggles to grasp the seriousness of their situation during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. Her innocent remarks and playful demeanor contrast sharply with the gravity of what is happening around them, leading them to perceive her as naive. Additionally, Kirsti's age and lack of understanding of the dangers they face contribute to their frustration and sense of protectiveness over her.
Annemarie rips Ellen's necklace to protect her identity. Ellen is Jewish, and wearing the Star of David necklace could reveal her heritage and put her in danger during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. Annemarie acts quickly to remove any evidence that could compromise Ellen's safety.