Hunger Winter, Rob Currie
Hunger Winter, Rob Currie
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Hunger Winter
A World War II Novel

Author: Rob Currie

Narrator: David de Vries

Unabridged: 5 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/23/2023


Synopsis

The thrilling story of one boy's quest to find his father and protect his younger sister during the great Dutch famine of World War II.

"Sometimes you have to take a chance, because it's the only chance you have."

Thirteen-year-old Dirk has been the man of the house since his papa disappeared while fighting against the Nazis with the Dutch Resistance. When the Gestapo arrests Dirk's older sister, who is also a Resistance fighter, Dirk fears that he and his little sister, Anna, might be next.

With only pockets full of food and his sister asleep in his arms, Dirk runs away to find his father. As Dirk leads Anna across the war-torn Netherlands, from farmyards to work camps, he must rely on his wits and his father's teaching to find his way.

About Rob Currie

Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Rob Currie graduated from Cornerstone University and went on to earn a master's degree and doctorate in psychology from St. Louis University. He has taught psychology at Judson University since 1987. His hobbies include playing basketball, cooking, and writing humorous poetry.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on May 02, 2021

A Winner I really enjoy the heck out of this book. Bow that’s the operation in the Netherlands. I have a personal affection for the Netherlands because when I lived in Europe my children went to school there. We live about 5 miles from the border. The research done by Rob Curry is beyond what one woul......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on May 10, 2020

My fifth grade library patrons will be thrilled to see another WWII historical fiction novel on our library shelves and I am happy to add one that carries the family's motto of hope throughout the entire book: "Keep your hopes high and your prayer strong!" Dutch Resistance fighter Hans is missing an......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on March 09, 2020

Educational YA story of the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II. Thirteen-year-old Dirk has been charged with taking care of his younger sister Anna since his papa left to aid the Dutch resistance against the German Occupation. His mother died one night shortly after his father l......more

Goodreads review by Beth on March 10, 2020

Full review, author q&a, plus giveaway on FaithfullyBookish.com Hunger Winter boasts a heartfelt and fast-paced plot with endearing characters and an age-appropriate glimpse of Germany’s occupation of the Netherlands. The Ingelse family’s perseverance, dedication, and tenacious hope hooked each of us......more

Goodreads review by Shauna on March 28, 2020

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely loved this book! Dirk is so resourceful, and I love his interactions with Anna he is so caring and patient. I love the amount of research the author did on World W......more