Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates

By Mary Mapes Dodge,

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Hans Brinker is a classic children's story set in the Netherlands, following the titular character as he aspires to compete in ice skating races and help his family.

At the start, we discover that our young hero is responsible for his entire family's welfare, after his father was injured in…

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1 author picked Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book because the story takes me back to a different era while I learn the customs and traditions of another country. I enjoy the aspects of the story that are not about the winter holiday but the “feeling” around it. The characters are well-written, and I love the ones who display charity and kindness and find ways to lift others, even when the latter have the grit and determination to find their own joy.

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