The Hiding Place (Young Reader's Edition)

Name: The Hiding Place (Young Reader's Edition)
Author: Corrie ten Boom

Read with caution

Some content parents may want to preview or discuss.

Published: 2018
Ages: 10–14

About the book

The true story of a Dutch watchmaker who became a leader in the Dutch underground, hiding Jewish people from the Nazis in her home.

AI summary

The true story of a Dutch watchmaker who became a leader in the Dutch underground, hiding Jewish people from the Nazis in her home.

Why parents choose this book

What makes The Hiding Place (Young Reader's Edition) worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 10–14 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Middle grade — richer plots and vocabulary with age-appropriate themes.
Kids who tend to love it: Biography.
Personality fit: kids ages 10–14 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Corrie ten Boom, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy The Hiding Place (Young Reader's Edition) if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 10–14

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 10–14 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Middle grade

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

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Why we recommend it

We recommend The Hiding Place (Young Reader's Edition) for the 10–14 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. It leans into biography in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Corrie ten Boom's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.