* To honor her own family's experience: Lowry's father was a Danish-American who had family in Copenhagen during World War II. The book is dedicated to him, and the experiences of the Danish people who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust deeply affected Lowry.
* To educate younger generations: Lowry aimed to share this important historical event with children in a way that was both engaging and age-appropriate. She wanted to teach them about the courage and kindness shown by the Danish resistance and the horrors faced by the Jewish people.
* To promote empathy and understanding: Through the fictional story of Annemarie and her family, Lowry wanted to highlight the human cost of prejudice and the importance of standing up for what is right. She hoped to inspire readers to be compassionate and to challenge injustice.
* To celebrate the strength of the human spirit: The book portrays the resilience of the Jewish people, the unwavering bravery of the Danish resistance, and the enduring power of friendship and family. These themes offer hope and encouragement to readers, reminding them that even in the darkest times, humanity can overcome adversity.
By combining a captivating narrative with factual historical details, "Number the Stars" serves as a powerful and moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of remembering and learning from the past.
