72 pages • 2 hours read
Lois LowryNumber the Stars
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
What is the significance of the chapter titles? Why might Lowry have chosen these phrases for special emphasis?
What is the significance of the phrase “number the stars” in the context of the novel? Use examples from the text to develop your argument.
Compare and contrast Annemarie and Ellen. How does the reader's understanding of these characters change throughout the novel? What does this show us about the book's themes?
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