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Like Pam, I think NUMBER THE STARS is just ok, there are several books on the Holocaust with more power and depth. HOWEVER, my 5th grade teachers will read this one to their classes. In fact, they have a classroom set. This has led to much more interest and knowledge on the part of our very urban students. It's very difficult to get them interested in any historical fiction or indeed anything except Sports, Rap, Video Games and gangs. So this is a real plus for STARS. I have been able to captilize on this interest with a Multicultural Picture book unit using such books as THE BICYCLE MAN and CHICKEN SUNDAY to help at least some of our kids see things from the point-of-view of others. BTW my personal favorite Lowry title is RABBLE STARKEY. PAULA NEALE MOHMIE@delphi.com