«The Happy Class» in Dutch with a Parallel Translation

"The Happy Class" is a novel by Theo Thijssen that tells the story of fifth-grade teacher Jansen over the course of one school year. The book explores themes related to education, family, nationality, moral values, and the social divide between the poor and the rich. The main character strives to help his students acquire knowledge and understanding, while also learning from the life examples of his students.