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The book follows the story of Johanna, an eleven-year-old girl who, during a brief vacation, finds herself with a group of twelve metal horses on horseback that have been placed on the church clock tower. She takes great care of them, hoping to protect them from the dangers of the German army that has occupied the Netherlands. When the Germans become aware of the horses, they attempt to steal them, leading to a thrilling adventure that requires Johanna to risk her own life to protect the horses and prove that they are indeed a real group.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaretha Shemin
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