Cover of The little riders

The little riders

by Margaretha Shemin

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

During the German occupation of Holland in World War II, a young American girl struggles with the uneasy presence of a German soldier living in her grandparents' house. Her feelings change dramatically one night when she bravely tries to protect a precious piece of her town's historic clock from falling into enemy hands. Through courage and unexpected friendship, she discovers the true meaning of resistance and hope.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictFamilyComing of AgeCourageSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0399214623
Pages
76
Publisher
Coward Mc Cann
Published
1988
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,333

Genres

Netherlands

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945 -- Netherlands -- Juvenile fiction.World War, 1939-1945 -- Netherlands -- Fiction.Netherlands -- History -- German Occupation, 1940-1945 -- Fiction.FictionWorld War, 1939-1945Juvenile fictionHistoryNetherlandsGerman Occupation, 1940-1945Children's fictionWorld war, 1939-1945, fictionNetherlands, fictionAdventure and adventurers, fiction

Places

NetherlandsHolland