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Number the stars

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.
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Hamlet

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

The yellow star

the legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Retells the story of King Christian X and the Danish resistance to the Nazis during World War II.

Denmark

Introduces Denmark, describing its history, geography, cities, food, animals, religion, occupations, and system of government.
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Hamlet

Presents an adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy in which a Danish prince seeks vengeance for his father's murder after being visited by his ghost.
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Hamlet

Presents an adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy in which a Danish prince seeks vengeance for his father's murder after being visited by his ghost.
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Denmark unpacked

2017
Provides an overview of the history, land, people, sports and culture of Denmark.

Hamlet

Presents Shakespeare's "Hamlet," about a Danish prince who seeks to avenge his father's murder, in easy-to-understand language, retaining its play format.

Andersen's fairy tales

Collection of ten fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson that includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, The Emperor's New Suit, Princess and the Pea, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Thumbelina and The Ugly Duckling.

Number the Stars

1993
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen can recall a time when there were no German soldiers in Denmark, when you could walk down the streets without fear or worry. But the soldiers of occupation have been in Copenhagen for three long years, and it looks as if they are there to stay. Sometimes Annemarie wonders if her country will ever be free again. Then the news arrives that Jews are being forcibley removed from their homes. Annemarie's best friend is a Jew. While Annemarie admires the resistance fighters, she wonders: if it were up to her to save her friend's life, would she be brave enough?.

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