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The Little Riders

by Peter Spier, Margaretha Shemin
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Protecting clock figurines during WWII in Holland.

The Little Riders is a heart-warming story that takes place during World War II in Holland. It follows the story of Johanna, an eleven-year-old girl, who protects the twelve metal figures on horseback that ride forth each hour from the clock on the ancient church tower. The book can be a good read for children and adults alike who enjoy heartwarming stories of bravery and adventure set during war times. The book is unique in the sense that it is a different take on the WWII story and focuses on the local people's lives during the war.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Little Riders

by Peter Spier, Margaretha Shemin
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ISBN: 9780688124991
Authors: Peter Spier, Margaretha Shemin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 1993-04-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Related Topics: World War II
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 1702 readers)

Description

"Take care of the little riders," says Johanna's father to the eleven-year-old when he leaves her with his parents for an extended vacation in their Dutch village. And Johanna does. She loves the twelve metal figures on horseback who ride forth each hour from the clock on the ancient church tower. She would do anything to protect them, anything. And one night she risks her life to prove it.Set during the Second World War when the German army occupied Holland, The Little Riders is an exciting, moving adventure story, just right for reading aloud.
 

Protecting clock figurines during WWII in Holland.

The Little Riders is a heart-warming story that takes place during World War II in Holland. It follows the story of Johanna, an eleven-year-old girl, who protects the twelve metal figures on horseback that ride forth each hour from the clock on the ancient church tower. The book can be a good read for children and adults alike who enjoy heartwarming stories of bravery and adventure set during war times. The book is unique in the sense that it is a different take on the WWII story and focuses on the local people's lives during the war.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.