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The Winged Watchman

Written by Hilda van Stockum


One of Hilda van Stockum's best-known works, The Winged Watchman is a story of courage and conviction.  It tells the story of the Verhagen family during the German occupation of Holland in World War II as they become increasingly drawn into helping the Dutch resistance and sheltering refugees, including an infant and a British airman, from the Nazis. The story was based on the experiences of the author's relatives.


First Released: 1962, Farrar Straus

Subsequent Release: 1995, Bethlehem Books


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Category: Books for Young Adults