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World War Two starts
Neville Chamberlain of Britan declares war against the Germans.(true) -
Denmark surrenders
In 1940 Denmark surrenders to Germany and German soldiers invaded the streets.(true) -
Danes Blow up their Navy
The Danes blew up their own Navy so the Germans didn't take it over, this is also Kirsti's 5th birthday and she thinks they are fireworks.(true/story) -
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Number the stars
This is the time the story takes place -
Jewish New year
This is when Ellen and the Rosens find out that the Germans will
find the Jews at their synagogue. (true/story) -
Going to Henrieks
This is the day that the soldiers go to the Johansen's home. It is also the day that Ellen, Annemarie, and mother go to Henriks. (story) -
Birtie "dies"
Mama and Henriek fake Aunt Birtie's death.(story) -
Mama trips
At 4:00, Mama falls on th way back from the boat. A half an hour later Annemarie takes the package she found to Henriek and runs into the soldiers.(story) -
World War II Ends
In 1945 Americas allies dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in Nagsaki and Hiroshima. (true)
