| Author |
Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 |
| Illustrator |
Cooke, Edna |
| Title |
Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates" by Mary Mapes Dodge is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the picturesque landscapes of Holland and revolves around the life of two young siblings, Hans and Gretel Brinker, who come from a poor family. It explores their adventures and challenges, particularly as they navigate the excitement of a local skating competition while dealing with their father's mental decline following an accident. At the start of the narrative, we meet Hans and Gretel on a frozen canal, struggling to fasten their handmade wooden skates as they prepare to enjoy a morning of skating. We see their playful dynamic, with Hans taking on the role of the protective older brother and Gretel displaying her spirited nature despite her physical discomfort. The opening chapters also introduce us to the unique features of Dutch life, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, customs, and community. As the children skate, they are filled with joy and determination, emphasizing themes of resilience and hope as they dream of participating in a grand race that promises a pair of silver skates as the prize. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Skating -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Netherlands -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34378 |
| Release Date |
Nov 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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