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Available
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Publication
HarperCollins (2004), 32 pages
Description
In the summer of 1942, when Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands lives down the road from his family's house in Massachusetts, young William decides to take her some of the blueberries he has picked. Includes historical notes.
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LibraryThing member amspicer
This story is filled with beautiful illustrations and is great for a class read aloud. The book takes place during the summertime in New England while World War II was occurring. In this book we are introduced to a young boy named William who has bedtime dreams of being a brave knight in war. The
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only problem that William finds with these dreams is that they are dreams, and not real. Then, a real Queen moves in down the street from William. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. William then feels that this is his chance to do something for the royal Queen. Although it may not be "war work" involved, it is almost just as good according to William! Show Less
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Awards
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee — 2007)
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Nominee — 2007)
CCBC Choices (2005)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2004
Physical description
32 p.; 11.5 inches
ISBN
0066239435 / 9780066239439