--- product_id: 416233959 title: "The Little Riders: A Moving Chapter Book About Protecting Holland During World War II for Kids (Ages 8-12)" price: "$21.53" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/416233959-the-little-riders-a-moving-chapter-book-about-protecting-holland store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Little Riders: A Moving Chapter Book About Protecting Holland During World War II for Kids (Ages 8-12) **Price:** $21.53 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Little Riders: A Moving Chapter Book About Protecting Holland During World War II for Kids (Ages 8-12) - **How much does it cost?** $21.53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/416233959-the-little-riders-a-moving-chapter-book-about-protecting-holland) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This short classic novel set during World War II is an exciting, moving adventure story. "Take care of the little riders," says Johanna's father to the eleven-year-old when he leaves her with his parents for an extended vacation in their Dutch village And Johanna does. She loves the twelve metal figures on horseback who ride forth each hour from the clock on the ancient church tower. She would do anything to protect them, anything. And on night she risks her life to prove it. Set during the Second World War when the German army occupied Holland, The Little Riders is a good fit for young independent readers as well as for reading aloud. Review: 3rd grade boy enjoyed! - We read this for school assignment and my son was engaged and wanted to keep reading. It taught history in a very engaging story and was a great read for a 3rd grader and most chapters were a good length so we would break up into two reading sessions or to find out what happen he would want to keep reading. Great book! Review: Arrived promptly. - Arrived promptly. Read it some 15 years ago to my year 2 class and looking forward to reading it with my grandchildren ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,515,222 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #561 in Modern & Contemporary Historical Fiction for Children #650 in Children's Books on European History #656 in Children's Books on Modern & Contemporary History | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 58 Reviews | ## Images ![The Little Riders: A Moving Chapter Book About Protecting Holland During World War II for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616e1HqKD9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3rd grade boy enjoyed! *by C***S on 6 April 2022* We read this for school assignment and my son was engaged and wanted to keep reading. It taught history in a very engaging story and was a great read for a 3rd grader and most chapters were a good length so we would break up into two reading sessions or to find out what happen he would want to keep reading. Great book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived promptly. *by M***N on 27 September 2017* Arrived promptly. Read it some 15 years ago to my year 2 class and looking forward to reading it with my grandchildren ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Little Riders by Margaretha Shemin *by A***A on 31 August 2006* The Little Riders is a believable tale of the experience of one ten-year-old American girl caught up in World War II when blitzkrieg comes to the Netherlands while she is visiting her Dutch grandparents. The novella offers drama and excitement for young readers. As the reader follows the story of the small acts of resistance against the Nazi occupiers, the imagining of the trials and despair of the war become possible, yet the brutality is kept at a level that allows even a ten-year-old to read the book and emotionally cope. This is an excellent book for introducing World War II studies and for cultivating the understanding that courage is often shown by ordinary people in times of adversity, that creativity and standing together can defeat an enemy. I recommend this book for initial studies of World War II as well as for personal adventure reading. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Little Riders - Twenty and Ten --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/416233959-the-little-riders-a-moving-chapter-book-about-protecting-holland](https://www.desertcart.us/products/416233959-the-little-riders-a-moving-chapter-book-about-protecting-holland) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*