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Pieter "Piet" Jongeling (31 March 1909 in Broeksterwâld - 26 August 1985 in Amersfoort), also known by the pen name Piet Prins, was a Dutch politician and author of children's books. He was a member of the Reformed Political League (GPV) and of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands.
Jongeling worked as a journalist for the anti-revolutionary newspaper Nieuwe Provinciale Groninger Courant. In 1941, during the German occupation, the publication was banned, and in 1942, Jongeling was sent to the Amersfoort concentration camp, later being transferred to Sachsenhausen. After the war, Jongeling became editor of Nieuwe Provinciale Groninger Courant, but later left to become editor of De Vrije Kerk.
Jongeling was a member of the Anti-Revolutionary Party, but left when the Reformed Political League (GPV) split off from the ARP. The GPV was associated with the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated), which had formed in 1944. Jongeling was elected to the House of Representatives in 1963, and served until 1977 as leader of the GPV.
As a member of the House of Representatives, Jongeling was an advocate for the rights of Papuans and Moluccans in the newly independent Indonesia. He was a staunch supporter of the Dutch monarchy, the separation of powers and responsibilities between the government and the House of Representatives, as well as the right of small political parties to exist. He opposed the cultural changes of the 1960s and 1970s, vigorously opposing the legalization of abortion, changes in views on sexuality and secularisation in general. In foreign politics, he was an anti-communist, loyal to NATO, and was sympathetic to Apartheid in South Africa.
Jongeling wrote a number of children's books under the pen name "Piet Prins". Most famous among there are the Scout series (Snuf in the original Dutch). Other series include The Four Adventurers and Wambu.
The books have been translated into English. by Harry der Nederlanden or James C. van Oosterom. The books were frequently illustrated by Jaap Kramer.
Scout Series
Shadow Series
Sheltie Series
Struggle Series
The Four Adventurers Series
Wambu Series
Other books:
.Daan En Sietze Duiken Onder .Daan en Sietze Helpen Het verzetsgroep .Daan en sietze Vechten Voor De Vrijheid
