De zilveren schaatsen by P. J. Andriessen and Mary Mapes Dodge
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Author | Andriessen, P. J. (Pieter Jacob), 1815-1877 |
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Author | Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 |
Illustrator | Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940 |
Illustrator | Sluijters, Jan, 1881-1957 |
Title | De zilveren schaatsen |
Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Brinker_of_de_zilveren_schaatsen |
Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Summary | "De zilveren schaatsen" by P. J. Andriessen and Mary Mapes Dodge is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows siblings Hans and Griete Brinker, who are determined to enjoy the winter ice skating season despite their poverty and hardships. Set in the Netherlands, the book captures the spirit of youthful resilience and the warm familial bonds as the children navigate their challenges while dreaming of better days. The opening of the novel introduces Hans and Griete Brinker, who are seen preparing to skate on a frozen canal using makeshift wooden skates their brother made for them, highlighting their creativity in the face of adversity. The scene is picturesque, depicting a cold December morning, with the children playfully attempting to skate while grappling with the discomfort of their homemade equipment. Readers are quickly made aware of their difficult home life, where their father suffers from a mental disability following an accident, forcing the family to rely on the hard work of their mother and the resourcefulness of Hans and Griete. The chapter sets the tone for the central themes of hardship, hope, and the innocence of childhood amidst dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | Dutch |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Skating -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Netherlands -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 60777 |
Release Date | Nov 24, 2019 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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