Number the Stars

Number the Starts by Lois Lowry is great short novel for students to read. It is a fiction piece, but does a great job in describing what the holocaust was like. Certain subjects in school can be quite boring. Although the holocaust is not often considered boring, I think it is important to make learning enjoyable. Students love to read stories. If they can develop a better understanding of an event because there is a character developed for them, more power to the teacher. The book has it's sad moments, but ends on happily. Although not everyone who lived through the holocaust had such endings, the teacher can explain that as well. I think this book paired with a story such as Anne Frank would be two great readings to do in a classroom. I love stories that tell the truth about life. This book definitely does this.