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Number the Stars

by Lois Lowry · 137 pages · Published April 1989
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4.18 / 5 across 500K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A emotional, brave Middle Grade historical fiction built around wwii, holocaust rescue, friendship. 137 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Emotional. Brave. Historical.

Emotional Brave Historical

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Emotional Brave Historical
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Content notes

War Death Holocaust
WWII
Holocaust Rescue
Friendship
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's
WWII
Moods
Emotional
Brave
Historical
Key Tropes
WWII
Holocaust Rescue
Friendship
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Number the Stars spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy Number the Stars?

Readers who love emotional and brave stories with wwii and holocaust rescue. Best suited for Middle Grade readers and up.

What kind of read is Number the Stars?

A emotional, brave Middle Grade historical fiction built around wwii, holocaust rescue, friendship. 137 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Number the Stars?

Content notes include: war, death, holocaust. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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