
She illustrated her first book, an Irish reader, in 1930, and her last book in 2001, giving her a 71-year career as a book-illustrator. In the 1920s, she worked as an illustrator for the Dublin-based publishing house, Browne & Nolan. A penchant for art evidently ran in the family, which counted the van Goghs as distant relatives.

With no car and few companions, she recalled turning to writing out of boredom. Van Stockum was raised partly in Ireland, and also in Ymuiden, the seaport of Amsterdam, where her father was port commander. She was also a charter member of the Children's Book Guild and the only person to have served as its president for two consecutive terms.

Victor? some would be scrapped - Ch.Born February 9, 1908, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Hilda van Stockum was a noted author, illustrator and painter, whose work has won the Newbery Honor and the National Conference of Christians and Jews Brotherhood Award.

17: Why was Joris so offended by his Uncle and brother? they didn't invite him Why was everything so difficult during the cold winter months? they didn't have food What did the families say about the windmills and St. he was a college student Why is the ending of the chapter so scary? their home was going to be tore down - Ch. 16: Who was the escaped prisoner? What did Joris discover about Dirk's secret? hildebrand. 15: Why did Dirk feel proud of his country and his people? they were bombing bad dudes What happened when the British planes shot at the soldiers in the lorry? some died - Ch. 14: The episode of Dirk and the windmill and the secret message! yassss - Ch. What was the heroic activity that helped the Dutch people to survive? the bombing Holland was a rich country, but why were the people starving? the germans took it - Ch. 13: Dirk had to work for the Underground by memorizing a message and traveling to give it. Who gave them the chocolate? uncle cor - Ch. The two children sang the forbidden national anthem. Notice the attempt to have a normal Christmas. 12: Even in horrible times, people can lift themselves up. 11: Why were the Dutch facing starvation now? the germans were doing that What did people have to do to keep warm? light candles and use fuel What were they forbidden to do? hide someone Who came to the mill to get help? Notice the discussion about lies between Joris and his mother. Why did He not save them What did Father Kobus answer? Because then that wouldn't be fair Where does evil exist? The Germans came and collected all the dogs! inside you - Ch. Why? What did Joris question God about? By the windmills. 10: How did Catholics communicate when they were persecuted? One day the Germans packed up and left.
