Why people recommend it
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry is a celebrated historical fiction children's novel that recounts the brave efforts of a Danish family helping their Jewish friends escape to safety in Sweden during World War II. On The Ezra Klein Show in 2023, McKay Coppins recommended the book as a special shout-out to his fifth-grade daughter, who had recently read and deeply connected with the story. Later in 2024, Pamela Paul also brought up the novel on The Book Review, sharing with a guest that it happened to be a shared personal favorite. Both speakers highlighted the emotional impact and educational importance of the narrative in introducing young readers to difficult historical truths through a lens of immense courage and empathy. These podcast mentions underscore the timeless appeal of Lowry's storytelling, proving how effectively the book resonates across generations of readers, parents, and educators alike. The discussions reinforce the novel's enduring status as an essential piece of children's literature that continues to foster important conversations about history, heroism, friendship, and human resilience during times of immense global crisis.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Discussed
- McKay Coppins Recommended
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“well and I think you and I share a favorite which is Number the Stars by Lois Lowry”
McKay Coppins — 1 mention
“number two number the stars by Lois Lowry this is a shout out to my fifth grade daughter my oldest daughter who read this book last year and it's a about a Jewish family's escape from Denmark during World War II”