Partisans (Shadow Series, No 4/Ip 0814)
Piet Prins
Partisans (Shadow Series, No 4/Ip 0814)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Piet Prins
Illustrated by Jaap Kramer
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What would you do if your country was taken over by soldiers who wanted to control everything? In the Netherlands, Blankers has just escaped the Gestapo and is diving deeper into secret missions with the Resistance. Meanwhile, Jan is learning to be brave despite missing his dad and the war around him—but will they both survive the dangers ahead?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, this middle-grade historical fiction follows Blankers as he joins the Resistance after a narrow escape from the Gestapo, and Jan, who copes with his father's absence and the hardships of war. The story sensitively explores themes of courage and resilience amidst conflict, suitable for ages 9-12, with some depictions of wartime peril. Parents should be aware of mature themes related to war and emotional challenges.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780921100072
- Pages
- 102
- Publisher
- Neerlandia, Alta. : Inheritance Publications
- Published
- June 1990
- Type
- Fiction