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Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates Kindle Edition

by Mary Mapes Dodge (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 370 ratings
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First published in 1865, Mary Mapes Dodge’s “Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates” is an endearing children’s story about a hard-working, honorable Dutch boy and the challenges he faces as a result of his family’s poverty. Hans dreams of entering a big ice-skating race with his sister Gretel so that he may win the beautiful silver skates he desires. Yet, he is also very concerned for his father, who has been injured from a fall off of a dike and in need of surgery. When Hans learns of an expensive doctor who may be able to treat his father, he offers his money, saved for the race skates he would need to win the competition, to the doctor for the surgery. This heartwarming tale with its surprising ending was an instant commercial success and has remained in print ever since its publication. Dodge’s story, full of authentic detail of Dutch life in the early nineteenth century, has provided readers with a charming tale of youthful honor that has stood the test of time.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 11 years
  2. Print length
    230 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 6
  5. Publisher
    Digireads.com Publishing
  6. Publication date
    March 20, 2020
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1420967432
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0866DKLSP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Digireads.com Publishing (March 20, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1918 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1985399806
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 370 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming story
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
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I enjoyed this book 55 years ago, read and reread it many times and even took a trip to Holland using this book as a guide. I visited all places described in the book and admired them. My child admired the book and read it many times also. And now it is my grandchild turn. This is a heart warming and very well written story and a great source of information about other culture, country, and traditions.
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renckster
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids’ Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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Everything works out even better than you expect. A wonderful window into the lives of a Dutch family living alongside a canal at Christmastime.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016
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This is a kid's book and and older one at that. It has been a part of my childhood and as a kid, i loved it. I re-read it and the story was still interesting. The idea of the closed head injured father and his recovery in our generation with our medical knowledge is very hard to believe, but it can be put in context and seen as such. It is rather like the miracle cure for a closed head injury by "trephining" found in one of the Anne of Green Gables books ( I think it was Anne's House of Dreams). Altogether, it is still a good child's book and all the activities they managed to do during the book, and the complete lack of parental over-supervision in it, will still appeal to kids. There is also a sense of kindness and morality in the book that is a relief from the "enemy'-oriented stories of today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
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Such a wonderful story. Refreshing to read a tale which has pure and brave children and adults. There is a lengthy portion of Dutch history, which slows the pace of the story, but has an interest of its own. Several surprises make the story very memorable. A worthy read.
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Brenda
3.0 out of 5 stars Book given to me by my mother in 1959
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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Finally read it in 2022. Don't recall reading it before. Interesting in that my husband of 55 years is Dutch born in the Hague. Not a page turned but enjoyed
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2022
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This was a reread, and it was just as sweet as it was the first time I read it so long ago. I still remember the librarian Janice Cowen who gifted me with an old copy of this book when I was a very young girl, saying that she knew I'd appreciate it.
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J. D.
5.0 out of 5 stars My Wife Enjoyed It
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2012
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I bought this book for my wife (the '69 Classic Press edition), and she really enjoyed reading it. The Classic Press edition has a lot of extra information to help young readers understand more about Dutch culture and customs, which is very cool. The illustrations by Dennis A. Dierks are good, having the dated appearance of illustrations from that time. Our daughter loves the Disney movie adapted from the book and first watched it at age 3. My wife tells me that the movie is more light-hearted and concise than the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful heart-warming story.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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This is a classic I missed reading in my younger years. The story takes place during a winter in the mid 1800s in Holland and contains a little more Dutch history than some kids may have the patience for, but this old-fashioned story is wonderful and would be a good read through the holidays. I know a lot of home-school mom's like me who would recommend it as a read aloud. I have the Disney movie of it but was waiting to watch it until I finished the book.
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Joyce G. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Children’s book.
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2023
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This story should be read by every family. It is a lovely story. I read it to my children 70 years and now I will read it to my great grandchildren.
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Janelle
1.0 out of 5 stars Unfinished
Reviewed in Australia on December 18, 2016
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Mary Mapes Dodge tried to make a Holland sandwich with this book, and in my opinion, it's a culinary failure. Wanting to educate American children in the 1800's about life in Holland, she wrote a part fiction, part non fiction account of village children living near Amsterdam. Then she shoved it in the middle of a story about Hans Brinker and his troubled family, and added in some extra non fiction for good measure. This really spoiled the book for me. I liked Hans and his family, but I was frustrated by the diversions into other plot lines, and bored by the non fiction sections.
I was willing, as some reviewers suggested, to skip the non-Hans chapters, until realised that I'd be skipping half the book. So I decided not to bother.
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Elisa Turriani
4.0 out of 5 stars Some times they come back..
Reviewed in Germany on May 7, 2013
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I tried to read this book as a child (in an Italian translation) and found it boring. Now that I have traveled to the Netherlands several times and I am about to marry a Dutch guy, I decided to give it a second try. The story is interesting, but not exceptional. The most captivating feature of the book was for me the abundant information about the history of the Netherlands. The book is full of legends, descriptions and real historical events that tell so much about this small country and its inhabitants. It has been a revelation. Totally recommended to those who have been to the Netherlands and are interested in the history and traditions of the country.
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Cara Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating view of "old" Holland
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2012
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Beautifully transcribed copy of a classic novel. It tells the story of the Brinker family and their ill father, set against the backdrop of Holland in years gone by. Rich in historical detail and social life, it is also, at its simplest, a heart-warming tale of rags to riches and true friendships. I loved this book as a child and still find it enjoyable as an adult.
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MRS.H
5.0 out of 5 stars ... was a child (now 88) It was a really good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2017
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This was a book my mother read when shhe was a child (now 88) It was a really good read
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