Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates" by Mary Mapes Dodge is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the Netherlands and revolves around two siblings, Hans and Gretel Brinker, as they navigate their impoverished life while dreaming of participating in a skating race that promises a pair of beautiful silver skates as a prize. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hans and Gretel on a cold December morning by a frozen canal in Holland. They struggle to create makeshift skates from wood, demonstrating their resourcefulness amid hardship. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Dutch life and culture, from the unique customs and colorful characters to the challenges faced by the Brinker family. As the children prepare to skate, we learn about their background, particularly the impact of their father's debilitating accident and their mother's determination to care for the family. The opening sets the tone for a heartwarming tale about familial love, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams against the odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ng E-Ching, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Brinker,_or_The_Silver_Skates

Release date is 1996-12-01