the winged watchman
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 .
during the nazi occupation of the netherlands ten year old joris and his older brother dirk jan become involved in the resistance movement and with the help of their parents help conceal a british airman .