- Annemarie Johansen is the main protagonist of the novel "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
- She is a young Danish girl who lives in Copenhagen during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
- Annemarie is courageous, resourceful, and deeply devoted to her family and friends.
- She plays a crucial role in helping the Danish resistance movement save the lives of Jewish people.
- Annemarie's courage and determination ultimately help her to save her Jewish friend Ellen and her family from deportation to concentration camps.
Ellen Rosen:
- Ellen Rosen is Annemarie's Jewish best friend in the novel "Number the Stars."
- She is forced to go into hiding with her family when the Nazis begin rounding up Danish Jews for deportation.
- Ellen is a brave and resilient young girl who must endure the fear and uncertainty of living in hiding.
- She is deeply grateful to Annemarie for her help and relies on her friendship and support throughout their difficult journey.
- Together, Annemarie and Ellen face the challenges of war and learn the importance of bravery, friendship, and standing up for what is right.