"The Greatest Skating Race: A World War II Story from the Netherlands" by Louise Borden tells the inspiring tale of a young Dutch boy named Piet, who becomes part of a brave group of skaters during the German Occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. As food shortages and harsh conditions plague his village, Piet and his friends embark on a perilous journey across frozen canals to transport food to those in need. Through themes of courage, resilience, and the spirit of community, the story highlights the power of determination in the face of adversity, while celebrating the beauty of friendship and hope. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Simon & Schuster .

The author Louise Borden writes many of her highly regarded children's books about historical moments that she finds inspiring. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Terrace Park, Ohio. Visit her website at www. louiseborden. com.