The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark

$14.39

Hardcover
Publish Date: September 2000
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.7
EAN: 9781561452088

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Overview

Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes.

In 1940, Nazis occupied Denmark and King Christian X, beloved amongst his people, had to find some way to resist their overwhelming power. When the order went out that all Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king had an idea that might just work. But it would take the faith and commitment of all Danes.

In this retelling of a World War II legend, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy poignantly remind us of the power of a good, wise leader. Paired with Henri S rensen’s arresting full-color portraits, this is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice.

Details

Pages: 32
Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.8 x 0.6 in
Lexile Score: 780
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 1561452084

Awards

2006 Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee (Picture Storybook)
2004 California Young Reader Medal - Nominee (Picture Bk/Older Reader)
2003 Bluebonnet Awards - Nominee (Children's)
2001 Bookseller's Choice - Winner (Nonfiction)
2001 Christopher Awards - Winner (Ages 11-12)
2001 Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Honor Book (Picture Book)
2000 Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner (Gold)
2000 Sydney Taylor Book Award - Notable (Older Readers)