The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum

Great for family listening! Great book! Loved it! Didn't want to turn it off. Author Hilda van Stockum tells the acclaimed story of World War II with suspense, characterization, plot and spiritual truth. Classic story of Holland during WW2 This is an excellent book with an excellent narrator! Compelling story of a Dutch family during the German occupation of the Netherlands. Beautiful themes of compassion, duty, forgiveness. Hilda Van Stockum writes as vividly, as revealingly, of the wartime Dutch scene from the German point of view as she did in her acclaimed 1962 novel about a Dutch family, The Winged Watchman. In this strong and authentic story, Hilda van Stockum brings to life the Holland of World War IIthe heroism, dangers, shortages, cruelties, the love that warmed and strengthened families like the Verhagens. A complete list of all Hilda Van Stockums books in order (12 books). A thoughtful, moving story that will cause you to pause and think and rejoice without sappy manipulation so common in contemporary children's literature. Members Reviews: Thoughtful story w/ excellent narration After having lived in the Netherlands for several years, I was delighted to enjoy this authentic book with my children. The Verhagen family, who live in the old windmill called the Winged Watchman, are a memorable set of individuals whose lives powerfully demonstrate the resilience of those who suffer but do not lose faith.

Every element of occupied Holland is united in a story of courage and hope: a hidden Jewish child, an underdiver, a downed RAF pilot, an imaginative, daring underground hero, and the small things of family life which surprisingly carry on in the midst of oppression.

The Verhagen family, who live in the old windmill called the Winged Watchman, are a memorable set of individuals whose lives powerfully demonstrate the resilience of those who suffer but do not lose faith.Listen to audiobook in full for free on Title: The Winged Watchman Author: Hilda van Stockum Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-15 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: This acclaimed story of World War II is rich in suspense, characterization, plot, and spiritual truth. Every element of occupied Holland is united in a story of courage and hope: a hidden Jewish child, an 'underdiver,' a downed RAF pilot, an imaginative, daring underground hero, and the small things of family life which surprisingly carry on in the midst of oppression.

This acclaimed story of World War II is rich in suspense, characterization, plot and spiritual truth.

The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum