denmark

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denmark

Code name Kris

1990
After the Nazi occupation of Denmark forces his Jewish friends to flee the country, seventeen-year-old Jesper continues his work in the underground resistance movement. Sequel to "Lisa's War.".

Hitler's canary

2007
Based upon the true experiences of the author's father, tells the fictional story of ten-year-old Bamse and his Jewish friend, Anton, who participated in the Danish Resistance during World War II.

Niels Bohr

gentle genius of Denmark
1995
Biography of Danish physicist Niels Bohr, who won the Nobel prize in 1922 for his work on the properties of atoms.

Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

2004
Presents illustrated retellings of thirteen fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, including "The Little Mermaid, " "The Ugly Duckling, " and "The Snow Queen.".

William Shakespeare's Hamlet

2004
Retells, in simplified prose, William Shakespeare's play about a prince of Denmark who seeks revenge for his father's murder.

Number the stars

1990
In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis.

Christmas in Denmark

1986
Describes in text and illustrations how Christmas is celebrated in Denmark. Also includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.

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