Number of the Stars is about a girl named AnneMarie who is wanting to help out her best friend Ellen and her family escape the hold of the Nazis through the world war. It is interesting some of the adventures and advertisities that had to be taken during this time to ensure that they would be safe and that they would be able to live during this time. If you're interested in finding out the adventures and the obstacles that were taken by this family, then this book is for you. It is well worht the read, and it is good in understanding what occurred during this time.