| Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates Contributor(s): Dodge, Mary Mapes (Author), Marshall, Christine (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0786174951 ISBN-13: 9780786174959 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $64.80 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Set in The Netherlands, this story concerns the experiences of the impoverished Brinker family. The good deeds of the Brinker children, Hans and Gretel, help to restore their fathers health and bring about their own good fortune |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.72" W x 6.36" (0.65 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Set in the Netherlands, the beautiful land of windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes, this timeless story relates the adventures of the impoverished but virtuous Brinker family. Young Hans and Gretel work toward two goals: finding the doctor who can restore their father's memory, and winning the competition for the silver skates. Their good deeds help to bring about good fortune for their whole family. With many interesting details about Dutch family life and the history, this charming tale published over 140 years ago continues to delight countless readers with its inspiring story that encourages us all to pursue our dreams. |
Contributor Bio(s): Marshall, Christine: - Christine Marshall is an actress, director, and designer living in Portland, Maine. She teaches for the Maine State Ballet and produces plays with her theater company, Mad Horse. In addition to audiobooks, she records the online version of the New Yorker. Dodge, Mary Mapes: -Mary Mapes Dodge (1831-1905) was the acknowledged leader in the field of juvenile fiction during her lifetime. From 1873 until her death, she edited and contributed to the children's magazine St. Nicholas, to which she attracted such writers as Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Rudyard Kipling. She also authored the short-fiction collection Irvington Stories. |