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The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 786 Ratings and 173 Reviews

Book Description
For centuries, the Star of David was a symbol of Jewish pride. But during World War II, Nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the Jewish people. Except in Denmark. When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all Danes safe from harm. The bravery of the Danes and their king during that dangerous time has inspired many legends. The ... More
Book Information
PublisherPeachtree Publishers, Ltd.
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101561452084
ISBN-13978-1561452088
Publication Date09/2000
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About Carmen Agra Deedy (Author) : Carmen Agra Deedy is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Carmen Agra Deedy include Martina the Beautiful Cockroach.
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About Henri Sorensen (Illustrator) : Henri Sorensen is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Henri Sorensen include Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost (Poetry For Young People), Ch... more
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11/17/2009 jacklyn curb said:
This book tells the unauthenticated story of a King who somewhat submitted to Nazi authority for the sake of his people. The King chose to proudly wear the yellow star, because he could not hide who he was. If he did there would most certainly be death. The story talks about resistance, compliance, ... more

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