Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates
Published in 1876, Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates is a fae fiction and folklore and fairy tales novel by Mary Mapes Dodge. The story is set in Netherlands, in the 19th century. Key subjects include Skating, brothers and sisters, ice skating and boys.
21 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 36 editions.
At about 333 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates
A Dutch brother and sister work toward two goals--finding the doctor who can restore their father's memory and winning the competition for the silver skates.
Opening line
“On a bright December morning long ago, two thinly clad children were kneeling upon the bank of a frozen canal in Holland.”
Quick answers
Who wrote Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates?
Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates was written by Mary Mapes Dodge and first published in 1876.
What genre is Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.
How long is Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates?
The median edition has 333 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Story of the Treasure Seekers, The Yellow Fairy Book and The Light Princess.
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