The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
by Deedy, Carmen Agra

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ISBN-10:   1561452084
ISBN-13:   9781561452088
Publisher:   Peachtree Publishers
Category:   Folklore/Fairy Tales, Picture Books
Pub. Date:   September 2000
Pages:   32
Format:   Hardcover
Ages:   8-12
Grades:   3 to


Awards
2001  Christopher Book Awards (USA)  Winner
2001  Jane Addams Children's Book Award (USA)  Nominee/Honoree
2003  Prairie Pasque Award (USA)  Nominee/Honoree
2003  Florida Reading Association Children's Book Award (USA)  Nominee/Honoree
2003  Great Lakes' Great Books Award (USA)  Nominee/Honoree


Description/Notes
AR Quiz # (Quiz Name): 43505 (Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark) Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grade Point Value: 0.5
Retells the story of King Christian X and the Danish resistance to the Nazis during World War II.
Although in real life it did not happen, this picture book tells how the King of Denmark wore a Jewish star in World War II to show Hitler that in his country there are only Danes.
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 the legend of the yellow star. The result is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a story for all people and all times.
Deedy retells the story of King Christian X and the Danish resistance to the Nazis during World War II. Full-color illustrations.
Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes. 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 most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. Award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Deedy has poignantly recreated this legend which is accompanied by Danish illustrator Henri Sorensen's arresting full-color portraits. The result is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a story for all people and all times.
'...interesting and thought-provoking....' -School Library Journal 'Magnificently illustrated.... a graceful and moving exploration of moral courage.' -USA Today '...delightful... a perfect introduction for young readers to the difficult story of the Holocaust. The story is surprisingly moving because it is told so simply.... suspenseful and inspiring.... and excellent addition to the many recent books on tolerance and human rights.' -Five Owls 'Professional storyteller Deedy retells this legend in unadorned, effective language that lends currency to history.... The spare but resonant storytelling is given an authoritative setting in Danish illustrator Sorensen's paintings; his formal style and balanced compositions reinforce the mood and dignity of the story.... this tale will find heavy use as a readaloud and discussion starter, whether the topic is truth, history, heroism, or moral dilemmas.' -Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books

 


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