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The Little Riders | 
 enlarge | Author: Margaretha Shemin
Creator: Peter Spier
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 559591
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 80
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.2
ISBN: 0688124992
EAN: 9780688124991
ASIN: 0688124992
Publication Date: April 21, 1993
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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.
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 CHARMING TALE OF JUVENILE HEROISM May 3, 1998
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This short tale highlights the resilience and determination of the Dutch people to live free from oppression during Nazi occupation. Young Johanna (raised in America but with a Dutch father) has spent the last five years with her grandparents in a small village in Holland. She has come cherish the the simple but dignified lifestyle in northern Holland, the last part of the country to be liberated. While some were collaborating with the enemy, she made a private vow never to look a Nazi soldier in the face. The village treasure consists of a set of 12 Little Riders of metal (modeled centuries ago to represent Crusaders); they ride out and salute each other when the church clock tolls the hours. Johanna's favorite viewing spot is her attic room--just where her father used to sit and admire them as a boy. But when the Nazis invade the village, her family is forced to house a young officer (who plays the flute on summer nights). She has to vacate her little room with its view of the Riders (and a secret hiding place at the back of her closet). The villagers' worst fears are realized when the commanding officer orders his men to seize the Little Riders and melt them down for ammunition--to be used against the very people who love them. How can 11-year-old Johanna help her grandfather prevent this desecration? Even children can exhibit heroism for a noble cause, for these Little Riders represent more than just medieval art. They now symbolize the spirit of joy and yearning for liberty of the Dutch people. Who will suffer Nazi retaliation when the Riders are discovered missing? A thoughtful tale which will charm adult readers and inspire youthful ones.
I am very proud of my grandmother for writting it August 17, 1998
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
The book was very good. I thought that it showed the real problems in Holland at that time and I am very proud of my grandmother for writting it.
One in a life time August 29, 1997
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This has always been my favorite book it's a don't miss for kids and even as an adult I enjoy it. Little Riers is a pass me down book that can just keeps getting read by every generation. don't miss sharing it with a child in your life
The Little Riders February 15, 2003
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I think this is a great book for kids. It is a exciting on the edge of your seat book. I love this book!
"Love Your Enemy" July 6, 2008
Sally K. (Houston, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This beautiful little book is extremely well written, with beautiful prose and a beautiful message. This book sparked some wonderful discussions with my children regarding the question, "Who are our enemies?" I would recommend this book to anyone. I was comfortable reading it to my 7 and 9 year old children.
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