Annemarie doesn’t believe her family, who are “ordinary people,” will ever be called upon to do the kind of work Peter does-but little does she know that things are quickly changing in Copenhagen. Now, Peter works with a group which attempts to destabilize and weaken the Nazis who patrol the streets. Peter was once betrothed to Annemarie’s older sister Lise, who died recently in a mysterious hit-and-run accident. The two families are very close, and draw strength from one another throughout the difficult, taxing occupation.Īs things start growing more dangerous, and local Jewish businesses are shuttered by the Nazis, Annemarie’s Mama and Papa receive a visit from the young Resistance fighter Peter Neilsen. Ellen’s family is Jewish, and Annemarie and her younger sister Kirsti often celebrate the Sabbath on Friday nights at the Rosens’ apartment. Annemarie’s best friend is her downstairs neighbor, Ellen Rosen. Even though her hometown of Copenhagen is under a strained and fearful occupation by the Nazis, and food, electricity, and heat are scarce and rationed, Annemarie and her family cling to the fact that at least they have one another. Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is an active, excitable, and happy ten-year-old.
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