Winter in Wartime

Most of us have enjoyed lives of peace and freedom and plenty. Here is a fine book, supremely well written, that takes us back to a time, not that long ago, when Holland lived through a terrible winter of hunger and occupation and war. It's a book we should all read, to remind us never to take our freedom and peace and plenty for granted. * Michael Morpurgo, author of 'War Horse' *
Winter in Wartime is a vivid, captivating portrait of life and resistance during the German occupation in the Netherlands. The strength and courage of the characters is sure to inspire a new generation of readers. * R.M. Romero, author of 'The Dollmaker of Krakow' *
It's an amazing story and it deserves to be read. If you're at all interested in WWII, you won't want to miss it * Bite My Books *
This is a fantastic novel that tells a side of WWII that hasn't been told much before in children's literature... There is danger, heartache and mystery * Books Your Kids Will Love *
Offers a compelling look at the effects of war on both individuals and on an entire town... leaving the reader with a strong sense of the inner fortitude and courage necessary for survival when people are devastated by a brutal war * Horn Book *
This exciting book has long been considered a classic in Holland. And anyone who has read this moving, powerful story can understand why * Stiftung Lesen *
A plea for peace and against betrayal and injustice. A must-read. * Münchner Merkur *
An excellent, highly recommended anti-war book * 1000 und 1 buch *
An exciting book written with humane clarity and urgency * Deutschlandfunk *