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Meet the Author: Casey Willems |
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Casey Willems was born in 1936 in Holland and as a young child lived through World War II, and the deprivations of its aftermath. He will read from his new young adult book “On the Run.” Short plot synopsis: In April 1944, Frans, a twelve year old student at a boarding school, is in charge of a band of ponies, when an American airman is shot down over occupied Holland. Frans rescues Bill , and while trying to bring him to a safe place, they both get nearly captured by the Germans. They run, and experience a series of harrowing adventures. The story tells in visual detail how people survived the occupation, the hunger winter, separation, displacement, and the loss of family, friends and homes. It is a story of friendships, of people taking care of each other, of Germans who took care of the Dutch and Dutchmen who were deceitful .Frans has to come to grips with the good and the evil. The coming of age of a young man during a very difficult time. For more information call 504-528-1944 x 229.
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