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In September, 2021, the translated version of Hero, in the Frisian Language was published by Afûk, in Leeuwarden.
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The MG novel, Hero, was published by Orca Books, in 2003. The book was nominated for the Silver Birch Award and won the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario Writer's Award, in 2006.
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Held, was my great-uncle, Jan Hoogterp's stallion. His journey during WWII, was the inspiration for my novel.
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This photograph of the Frisian stallion, Wytse 462, was used for the cover of the translated version of my novel.
Wytse was related to Uncle Jan's stallion, Held. He was a fifth generation descendent.

November 4, 2021, was the launch of the Frisian version of Hero. Five schools were part of the celebration.
The grade five students of these schools received a free copy of my book. A Frisian horse, two boys, as the characters, Izaak and Gabe, were the highlight of the festivities.

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"Hi! Patch, Wrinkles and Dimples again. We are so excited about Hero's ​translation in the Frisian language. It's the story of Martha's great uncle's stallion, Held.

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