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Jan Terlouw was born in the Netherlands in 1931. He worked as a nuclear physicist in countries across the world before entering politics as a representative of the Dutch D66 party in 1971. Alongside his political career he has written many successful children's books, including Winter in Wartime which was based on his own memories of the Nazi occupation. It won the Golden Pen Prize for the best Dutch children's book in 1973 and has since been adapted for film and stage.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'
Beautifully told... this wonderful new translation by Laura Watkinson feels long overdue
The Oldie
A lesson in history, a gift of humanity, a delicate, beautiful tale, exquisitely told, that will not fail to move, captivate and inspire
Bookanista
Brought to life once more for a new generation through a brand new translation
North of Scotland Newspapers
Transcends the realms of the entertaining to deliver some extraordinary perspectives on war and culpability... a seminal book worthy of acting as a guideline for all writers addressing young readers
The Bay
Gripping and moving... a powerful and compelling read
Outside in World
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