The Wheel on the School
The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong, published by HarperCollins on April 5, 1972, is a children’s fiction book that explores the curious question posed by a young girl named Lina in a small Dutch fishing village. The story begins with Lina’s inquiry about the absence of storks in Shora, prompting her and her classmates to take action. Their collective wonder leads to a community effort aimed at bringing the storks back, illustrating the power of imagination and collaboration.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes the importance of community and the impact of children’s aspirations. As the children engage the villagers in their quest, the story unfolds with themes of determination and hope. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience. The book not only highlights the children’s journey but also reflects on the broader significance of nature and the environment in their lives.
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Why do the storks no longer come to the little Dutch fishing village of Shora to nest? It was Lina, one of the six schoolchildren who first asked the question, and she set the others to wondering. And sometimes when you begin to wonder, you begin to make things happen. So the children set out to bring the storks back to Shora. The force of their vision put the whole village to work until at last the dream began to come true.
Winner, 1955 Newbery Medal
Notable Children’s Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)
1963 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
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