Time for Courage
Book Description
During WWII, when the Nazis hunt Jewish children, the kids’ only hope is help from the Dutch Resistance. But these brave volunteers are outgunned, outmanned, and all they have is each other.
In this sequel to Hunger Winter, thirteen -year-old Dirk and his family move to a farm near Utrecht, Netherlands, in January of 1945. When the Nazis focus on capturing Jewish children to send to gas chambers, Dirk’s family intervenes. Their methods include providing ration cards and finding families to hide Jewish children and teens.
With edge-of-your-seat action and suspense, the reader follows Dirk and his family as they work with the Dutch Resistance to protect the children and battle the zeal and determination of the Gestapo to find the children and send them to their deaths.
This World War II historical fiction novel for kids features:
- Edge-of-your-seat excitement and danger set against the backdrop of the Holocaust
- Historically accurate accounts of WWII events not normally covered in other books
- Maps of the Netherlands to help parents and teachers prepare lessons for children about the history of WWII
Author
Rob Currie is an award-winning author with a lifelong fascination with World War II. The son of a World War II veteran, Rob enjoys making school presentations to share his contagious enthusiasm for history. An experienced public speaker as well as radio and TV guest, he knows how to reach an audience by sharing interesting and relevant material. Rob and his wife live in northern Illinois, where they raised two sons. His full-time job is teaching psychology at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois.
Endorsements
"This book is a captivating and well-written introduction to the stories from the Second World War. I hope that one day you will read about Anne Frank, Corrie ten Boom, Edith Eva Eger, and Irena Sendler too. I am sure that when you do, you will know why this book, Time for Courage, was worth reading as a child."
--Foppe Wiersma, MD, Director of the Corrie Ten Boom Museum, Haarlem, Netherlands
"A great read! I couldn't put it down. With the vivid storytelling and heartfelt emotion, I found myself transported to 1945 and was captivated by the courage and resilience of Dirk, his family, and other characters we meet along the way."
--Kellie Bartley, Senior Director of Curriculum, Awana
"Rob Currie's Time for Courage is a powerful and captivating story that immerses readers in a critical moment in history. Through the eyes of young Dirk, students will experience themes of courage, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges. This book is not only engaging but also an inspiring tool for teaching empathy and the importance of standing up for what is right."
--Joshua Holtcamp, Principal of Whitwell Middle School and Director of the Children's Holocaust Memorial
"Time for Change is a gripping and carefully researched novel based on seldom-told stories of the Dutch Resistance during WWII. I strongly recommend this book to young (and older!) readers. The characters are just as memorable and well-drawn as the storyline of young people and their adult allies thwarting the Gestapo. Suspenseful, inspiring, and unforgettable."
--Joseph Bruchac, author of Code Talker, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and one of Time Magazine's 100 Best YA Books of All Time
"A gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering faith, Time for Change brings to life the incredible true-to-history efforts of the Dutch Resistance as they risk everything to save Jewish children from Nazi persecution. With daring escapes, secret networks, and the steadfast bravery of the Ingelse family, every page pulses with tension and hope. Anchored in deep faith, the characters cling to God's guidance in the face of evil, proving that even in the darkest times, light prevails."
--Marianne Hering, author of the Imagination Station book series
Additional Information
Cover: Softcover
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Publication Date: 2026