William of Orange: The Silent Prince

by W.G. van de Hulst

English (translation)
Original Dutch

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction

142 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1933

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and easy-to-read story written for upper elementary age children about a lesser-known hero who fought for the liberty of his people. William of Orange had many enemies but at the cost of giving up his home, wealth and family, and enduring false accusations and threats to his life. He was determined to see the people of Netherlands free from oppression and tyanny, and united as one people. The legacy he left remains an important part of Netherlands history.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't find this book super well written (I think its a translation?), but I did get very into the story as it went along.

[Katrin V · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was glad to learn more of how William of Orange became so beloved, but this book 's style is over sentimentalized.

[Hannah Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very understandable explanation. I enjoyed the quick read.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

William of Orange is one of my favorite people from history. This book does cover the facts of his life well, but is very focused on repeating over and over again how good and noble and... William was. I found that to be fairly tiresome, and the book skims over some of the most exciting parts of his life.

I did learn the information I was seeking about William, just not as enjoyably as I would have liked.

[Annie Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to William of Orange, father of the Netherlands. I've read it aloud to my children twice now, and they enjoy it.

It is not, however, a typical children's biography. The story of William's life is very exciting, but this book focuses as much on celebrating his goodness as on his contributions. Only a man as great as William the Silent could live up to such praise.

[Winnie Thornton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I liked it. Memory is rusty.

[Steve Hemmeke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Children's book, with uneven pacing, but full of interesting history and got across the pinch William was in.

[Lorna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book, did it as a read aloud with my family when we were studying the Reformation. Useful study tool.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son and I read this when we were homeschooling. We both enjoyed reading this. What an honorable man and Godly role model for our youth!