«Kees De Jongen, summary» in Dutch with a Parallel Translation

"Kees de jongen" is a book by Dutch author Theo Thijssen, depicting the life of twelve-year-old Kees Bakker, who grows up in a poor family in early 20th-century Amsterdam. Kees dreams of a bigger future, but his reality is full of challenges and responsibilities toward his family. The story explores his rich inner world, filled with fantasies that help him cope with difficulties, and his desire to become a hero for his loved ones.

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