Hilda van Stockum Quotes

“In the camp we saw our own people kill each other over a crust of bread. In the old days I used to think that religion did not matter much, that people could be good without it. That was not true in the camps.”

“The Verhagen family, who live in the old windmill called the Winged Watchman, are a memorable set of individuals whose lives powerfully demonstrate the resilience of those who suffer but do not lose faith. ”

“It is a fast-paced, exciting, children’s book about how World War 2 was in Holland. Many exciting adventures happen to two young brothers in this trilling book for kids.”

“This acclaimed story of World War II is rich in suspense, characterization, plot and spiritual truth. Every element of occupied Holland is united in a story of courage and hope”

“A hidden Jewish child, an “under diver,” a downed RAF pilot, an imaginative, daring underground hero, and the small things of family life which surprisingly carry on in the midst of oppression.”

“Joris is ten years old and lives with his family in a windmill that his father maintains. The year is 1944 and times are becoming more difficult.”

“Knowledge is a matter of knowing facts. Wisdom is a matter of understanding and applying principles. A certain amount of knowledge is necessary for wisdom, and without wisdom, knowledge is not only useless, it’s dangerous.”

“It seems like the Nazis have always occupied Holland, but now they’re tightening their hold and confiscating more.”

″ And a rebellious dutch teenager has turned traitor to his own countrymen making it very difficult for Joris and his family to eek out a living ... and keep the secrets they need to.”

“Cleanliness: mentions smoking and drinking. Mentions St. Nicholas and a man dresses up pretending to be him for a couple of children.”