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Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates

Written by: Mary Mapes Dodge
Narrated by: Christine Marshall
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Set in the Netherlands, the beautiful land of windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes, the story concerns the experiences of the impoverished Brinker family, including the thrilling race for the silver skates. The good deeds of the Brinker children, Hans and Gretel, help to restore their father's health and bring about their own good fortune. Mary Mapes Dodge also included many interesting details about Dutch family life and the history and geography of the country.

Although Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates was published over 140 years ago, it continues to delight countless readers with its story of a virtuous family that inspires us all to have the courage to pursue our dreams.
(P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.
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I listen to this book because as a child of around 12-14 years of age I had received this book as a gift and read it.
Now, listening to it as an adult in my mid 50s, I found the the part about the boys’ skating adventures and descriptions, rather long-winded, and more of a history lesson (of the day), rather than, being pertinent to the story of The Silver Skates, or of Hans Brinker himself. All in all, it was still an inspiring story.

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