Annemarie was like any other ten year old girl of her time, she enjoyed spending time with friends, telling bedtime stories to her younger sister and loved competing in the after school Friday races. On the outside, Annemarie acted brave, as if nothing was wrong but on the inside all she could do was think of everything that was wrong since the Holocaust arrived. After sacrificing the little things she knew she could not deal with giving up her best friend. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry puts in simple words how important friends are when life has turned unfair.
Ellen Rosen and Annemarie Johansen were the best of friends. Over the years the two girls created a bond that couldn’t be replaced. Their friendship is the main theme within the book. While Ellen and her family had nowhere to go, Annemarie’s family took Ellen in as one of their own. Even though Ellen is finally safe, she lives in fear of losing her family and being caught by the soldiers. Despite the worry and fear she carried, Annemarie was always there for Ellen and would do anything to make her happy because that is what friends are for.
Friendship is something that can’t be replaced, the theme of friendship occurs in variety of novels such as “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, By Jenny Han. Isabel and Taylor had been friends since their childhood and they shared memories that will live with them forever. When Isabel’s closest family friend Susannah passes away, she doesn’t know where to go or how to act. Isabel thought no one could understand even Taylor. However Taylor was with her every step of the way even if she didn’t realize it. Taylor did everything she could to help Isabel overcome the loss and to remember the happy memories she had with Susannah. Taylor’s and Isabel friendship only grew when Isabel realized how lucky she was to have someone by her side the entire time just like Annemarie was for Ellen when Ellen felt like she was alone.
“Friendship is celebrating the good times, struggling through the bad times, and being there for all the time”. Whenever I think of a friend or best friend, this quote comes to mind. After finishing the novel I found this quote to be very true to the friendship theme. Best Friends are always there even when you don’t see it, as Annemarie was for Ellen. Friendship is one of the most important relationships to have within our lifetime. Without friendship, life would be boring, difficult and long. Meanwhile, life with friendship is exciting, enjoyable and endless.
Whenever people think of the word relationship, some may consider it to be boy friend/girl friend or marriage. However friendship is the most relevant relationships to share amongst someone. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry has proven when life turns unfair, it is our friend who remind that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
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