The Little Riders: A Moving Chapter Book About Protecting Holland During World War II for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Couverture souple

Shemin, Margaretha

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ISBN 10 : 0688124992 ISBN 13 : 9780688124991

Editeur : HarperCollins, 1993

Synopsis

This short classic novel set during World War II is an exciting, moving adventure story.

"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 on night she risks her life to prove it.

Set during the Second World War when the German army occupied Holland, The Little Riders is a good fit for young independent readers as well as for reading aloud.

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"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 on 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0688124992
• ISBN 13: 9780688124991
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Spier Peter
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: HarperCollins Publishers Ireland; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irlande