Partisans (Shadow Series, No 4/Ip 0814)

Piet Prins

Cover of Partisans (Shadow Series, No 4/Ip 0814)

Partisans (Shadow Series, No 4/Ip 0814)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Piet Prins

Illustrated by Jaap Kramer

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

HistoricalAdventureComing of AgeWar & ConflictResistance Movement

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

102 pages
ISBN
9780921100072
Pages
102
Publisher
Neerlandia, Alta. : Inheritance Publications
Published
June 1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

NetherlandsUnderground MovementsWorld War, 1939-1945