Daan en Sietze by Piet Prins

Why read the book?

Piet Prins' Daan en Sietze series follows two boys, Daan and Sietze, in the Netherlands during World War II. In the first book, they help a resistance group with secret tasks. The second sees them go into hiding to avoid capture. The third has them fight for freedom as the war ends.

The tales show daily life under Nazi rule, with acts of sabotage, hiding people, and narrow escapes. This children's series mixes thrill, history, and lessons on faith and bravery.

Favourite quote

True friends stand together when darkness covers the land.

What I Loved

Daan en Sietze grabs young readers with exciting plots of resistance and adventure. The boys' clever plans and close calls keep the pages turning. Prins adds real history, like food shortages and air raids, to teach about the war.

Themes of Christian faith give moral depth without slowing the action. The series builds well, showing growth in the characters. Some parts feel simple for adults, but they suit kids. It inspires with stories of ordinary people doing bold things.

Key Takeaway

Bravery and faith help people resist evil and seek freedom.

Note

This book is only available in Dutch