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  • The Winged Watchman

  • By: Hilda van Stockum
  • Narrated by: John Lee
  • Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (399 ratings)

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The Winged Watchman

By: Hilda van Stockum
Narrated by: John Lee
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Publisher's summary

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 underdiver, 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. 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.

©1995 Hilda van Stockum/Bethlehem Books (P)2014 Bethlehem Books
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Great book!

Loved it! Didn't want to turn it off. Especially after the first few chapters.

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Beautiful story.

This story is beautiful, captivating, and very well written. It also reminds us that in most difficult times, all we have left is faith, hope and love.

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What a wonderful, touching story.

My boys and I enjoyed this story very much. We laughed and we cried. We will certainly be listening again and again.

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great story about a lesser known area of WWII.

great way to introduce kids to the tragedies and hardships of WWII. I believe it's best for ages 9 and up, although my 7 yo listened too. the children in the story acted courageously and with faith. great listen for the whole family.

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such a good story

really enjoyed this story about Holland at the end of WW2. it is a great education for my kids. the narrator was excellent. I recommend it

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It was so good

I thought that it was very good and that when the uncle died and it turned out to be kase Kip I just thought that was the most necessary thing because it just made have so much more detail to it.

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A story of courage.

Great story to listen to with my kids. Inspiring to hear of the bravery and courage of the Dutch in the face of hardship during WW2 in Holland.

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Inspiring and moving

Loved this inspiring and instructive story. Amazing, resilient people. Really shows how the the war affected the Dutch people, and how they refused to give up. Proud to be part Dutch!

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SO good

Great story. Highly recommend. Couldn’t stop listening, will definitely recommend it! Would recommend for 7th grade and up

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Classic story of Holland during WW2

This is an excellent book with an excellent narrator!

Compelling story of a Dutch family during the German occupation of the Netherlands. Great for family listening!

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