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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.

This children's classic provides a tender and touching tour of 19th-century Holland. Meet the poor but valiant Brinker family, learn from a young boy's skating excursion full of Dutch history and lore, and experience the exciting race for the silver skates.

Mary Mapes Dodges timeless classic, Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates, quickly captivated readers with its enchanting blend of adventure and heartwarming domesticity. Written as a series of letters from Holland to children in America, Dodges vivid imagery and meticulous attention to detail transport us to a world where a poor but resilient family navigates life under a dark cloud. The story revolves around the Brinkers—Raff, the father who has been incapacitated for years, and his cheerful children, Hans and Gretel, who strive to uplift their mother amidst their struggles. Despite their ...

Горе и радости, путешествия и открытия, жизненные цели, которые ставят перед собой герои произведения - все это, свидетельствуя о нравственных устоях общества, погружает в атмосферу давно минувшего.

Protagonista di questo libro per ragazzi è l'Olanda, con i suoi antichi e curiosi costumi, e il racconto si snoda accanto alla descrizione di paesaggi, antiche leggende, e storie, tanto che il libro finisce per essere una guida fuori dell'ordinario alla scoperta di un piccolo grande paese. Curioso anche che l'Olanda abbia oggi un ruolo di guida nelle ricerche sui risvegli dopo coma o periodi di inconscienza, e che proprio un evento simile sia al centro di questa storia, narrato con dettagli coerenti con ciò che oggi sappiamo dell'argomento.

Irvington Stories is a delightful collection of children’s tales, including Christmas adventures, Civil War narratives, and Native American legends. Written to entertain young readers, these stories offer a glimpse into 19th-century life and the values of kindness, bravery, and perseverance.

“Daha mutlu olmak istiyorsanız hayatta risk almalısınız.” Mary Mapes Dodge, 1862. Mucize denilen şey beklenmedik bir anda ortaya çıkar. Kalbi iyilikle dolu olan kişilerin önünde birdenbire güzel fırsatlar belirir. Bazen yabancı olarak nitelendirdiğimiz insanlar hayatımızın bir parçası oluverirler. Ve bazen de aile bireylerinin birbirlerine olan bağlılığı ve sevgisi kaderin en zalim cilvelerinin bile üstesinden gelebilir.