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    The Yellow Star

    The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark

    Author Carmen Agra Deedy
    Illustrated by Henri Sorensen
    Paperback
    $8.99 US
    Candlewick | Peachtree
    9.5"W x 11"H x 0.17"D   | 7 oz | 80 per carton
    On sale Feb 04, 2020 | 32 Pages | 9781682631898
    Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile AD550L | Fountas & Pinnell S
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    Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes.

    In 1940, Nazis occupied Denmark and King Christian X, beloved amongst his people, had to find some way to resist their overwhelming power. When the order went out that all Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king had an idea that might just work. But it would take the faith and commitment of all Danes.

    In this retelling of a World War II legend, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy poignantly remind us of the power of a good, wise leader. Paired with Henri Sørensen's arresting full-color portraits, this is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice.
    • WINNER | 2001
      Christopher Award
    "Interesting and thought-provoking" —School Library Journal
    Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times best-selling author and renowned storyteller. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.

    Henri Sørensen attended the University of Arhus and the Academy of Fine Arts, both in Denmark. He has illustrated over twenty books for children and is the author-illustrator of two others. Sørensen lives in Denmark.
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    Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes.

    In 1940, Nazis occupied Denmark and King Christian X, beloved amongst his people, had to find some way to resist their overwhelming power. When the order went out that all Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king had an idea that might just work. But it would take the faith and commitment of all Danes.

    In this retelling of a World War II legend, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy poignantly remind us of the power of a good, wise leader. Paired with Henri Sørensen's arresting full-color portraits, this is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice.

    Awards

    • WINNER | 2001
      Christopher Award

    Praise

    "Interesting and thought-provoking" —School Library Journal

    Author

    Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times best-selling author and renowned storyteller. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.

    Henri Sørensen attended the University of Arhus and the Academy of Fine Arts, both in Denmark. He has illustrated over twenty books for children and is the author-illustrator of two others. Sørensen lives in Denmark.
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    Henri Sorensen View titles by Henri Sorensen

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