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The Greatest Skating Race: A World War II Story from the Netherlands by Louise Borden; illustrated by Niki Daly; 2004. FIC BOR

Summary: During World War II in the Netherlands, a ten-year-old boy's dream of skating in a famous race allows him to help two children escape to Belgium by ice skating past German soldiers and other enemies.

Activities: On a map locate the country of Belgium. Using a detailed map of the Netherlands, retrace the path the children travel from their homes in Sluis to Brugge.

Create a timeline of the places and events Piet, Johanna and Joop traveled.

Is the Elfstedentocht race still held?