The Little Riders
Shemin, Margaretha/ Spier, Peter (Illustrator)
ISBN 10: 0688124992 ISBN 13: 9780688124991
Published by Beech Tree Books, 1993
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reprint edition. 76 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0688124992
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.
From the Back Cover: "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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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Little Riders
Publisher: Beech Tree Books
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Spier, Peter
Condition: Brand New