Star of Fear, Star of Hope- Summary

Star of Fear, Star of Hope - Summary

Star of Fear, Star of Hope is set in France during World War II. The story begins with Lydia having a yellow star sewed on her coat. It is a symbol that she is Jewish. The main character Helen is telling about the sleepover she spent with her friend Lydia on the night before Helen's ninth birthday. Two people, Madame Eleven O'clock and Midnight Ghost, knock on the apartment door, asking for help. The names were supposed to be code to help them get help from Helen's neighbour who has gone missing. It turns out they are both Jewish people looking for help. The police and soldiers are gathering up all the Jewish people to take them away. Lydia is worried and asks to be taken home. Lydia's family is taken away and Helen explains never sees Lydia again.