Annemarie Johannsen’s family lives in Copenhagen, downstairs from her best friend, Ellen Rosen. When the Nazi call for Ellen’s family goes out, Annemarie’s family springs into action, spiriting Ellen away to the shore, in preparation for the journey across the sea. But before they get that far, Annemarie will have to step into the fray and put her own life at risk for the sake of saving her friend. This thrilling true-life adventure based on Lois Lowry’s popular book shows the power of friendship in times of struggle. Performed by Greatworks Theatre.
Curriculum Connections: Holocaust Studies, Language Arts, Literature-Based, Social Studies