Audiobook The Wheel on the School by Meindert De Jong in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Meindert De Jong's The Wheel on the School arrives as a quiet masterpiece in children's literature, now brilliantly realized as an audiobook. Set in a windswept Dutch fishing village, the story follows six schoolchildren whose simple question-why have the storks vanished?-ignites a community-wide mission. The audiobook's strength lies in its narration: a warm, unhurried voice captures the rhythm of Shora's lanes and the earnest curiosity of Lina and her friends. You hear the creak of fishing boats, the murmur of villagers, and the children's voices shifting from hesitant to determined as their plan grows.
De Jong, a Dutch immigrant who found his voice after working through the Depression, wrote with profound empathy for small communities. His 1954 novel earned a Newbery Honor, and this audiobook honors that legacy. The narrator avoids sentimentality, letting the children's actions speak-mending nets, planting clover, rallying neighbors. Each step feels earned, not sentimental. The pacing mirrors the story's gentle urgency: slow enough to savor the village's texture, quickening as the storks' return nears.
What makes this audiobook exceptional is its authenticity. The Dutch setting isn't a backdrop but a character itself-the wind, the water, the way villagers speak in quiet, practical tones. You don't just hear the words; you feel the salt air and the weight of shared hope. The narrator's subtle shifts in tone for different characters (the gruff fisherman, the shy boy) avoid caricature, grounding the story in real human connection.
This isn't just a children's story. It's a testament to how collective action begins with one child's wonder. The audiobook's simplicity-no over-the-top effects, just clear, warm narration-lets the heart of the tale shine. Listeners, young and old, will feel the village's transformation: a community rediscovering its rhythm through a child's question. De Jong's insight remains startlingly relevant: sometimes, the smallest spark can turn a dream into something real. The audiobook delivers that truth with quiet power, making it a rare listen that lingers long after the final word.
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