Publisher's Synopsis
Ireentje is the history of a girl and her family. It is very interesting. I love the funny parts. I didn't want to stop reading it because there are more and more adventures. It's a good book! A sequel? I can't wait to read it! Amelia Farrand, 11 years old In 'Ireentje, ' Caroline Crocker tells the story, not only of her childhood, but also of her parents' struggles to overcome homelessness and unemployment as they face life together in a new country. The book challenges the reader to step back into history and gives insight into a journey that many couples faced a decade after WW2. By capturing the reader's imagination, Ireentje allows the reader to share experiences, emotions and a sense of self-worth. This book will give young readers the chance to understand one family's story and thus gain insight into stories belonging to many other families. The reader will experience, with the author, an underlying confidence and resilience that says 'never give up'. Regina O'Brian, Lead Early Learning Educator, Sevenoaks, England I found the book very engaging and am glad the story is being published. Sally Wood, Norwalk, Iowa My Grammy is funny. She wrote this book mostly for her grandchildren, so she tells lots of stuff that I thought she wouldn't say in public! Megan Brown, Author's Granddaughter, Age 8 This book is funny, exciting, and brave. And sometimes naughty. Emma Brown, Author's Granddaughter, Age 6
