Hans Brinker (or The Silver Skates)
Hans Brinker (or The Silver Skates) by Mary Maples Dodge is a timeless tale published by Living Book Press on October 16, 2019. This edition, featuring 264 pages, presents the complete unabridged text alongside 65 illustrations, offering readers a rich visual experience. The story revolves around Hans and his sister, Gretel, who aspire to win a canal race for a pair of silver skates, despite the challenges posed by their handmade wooden skates and their family’s financial struggles.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of perseverance and family responsibility as Hans navigates the difficulties of his father’s inability to work after an accident. As he saves up for his own pair of skates, the story emphasizes the importance of values beyond material possessions. This edition not only preserves the original charm of the 1865 publication but also enhances it with illustrations that bring the story to life, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection of fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
The prize for winning the canal race is a pair of silver skates, but how can Hans or his sister, Gretel, hope to win skating with their handmade wooden skates? Since falling from a dike and hitting his head Hans’ father has been unable to work, forcing Hans, Gretel, and their mother to find ways to pay the bills. With barely enough to go around there isn’t much left over for fancy skates, but when Hans saves up enough for his own pair and a chance to race he decides that there is something even more important.
Continuously in print since it was published in 1865 this edition of Hans Brinker features 65 illustrations and the complete unabridged text of this lovely story.
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