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Hans Brinker [Hardcover]

Bruce Coville (Author), Laurel Long (Illustrator)
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This striking work is an ideal way to introduce a classic story to a new generation of readers. -- School Library Journal

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The story of Hans Brinker is a true classic, but few still read the novel, which was written in the 1860s. Now Bruce Coville and Laurel Long are reintroducing the charming tale in this glorious picture book version. Laurel Long’s paintings are breathtaking and luminous. And as he has done in his retellings of Shakespeare’s plays, Bruce Coville has masterfully reshaped the sprawling story into a picture book that’s fresh, engrossing, and faithful to the intent of the original. This is a tale of a family sticking together through hardship, and of wishes granted just in the nick of time. The race to win the silver skates is well-known, but the mystery of the watch and the missing riches is equally enticing. This is the best kind of fairy tale, and kids will be riveted by its drama. For the winter holidays or anytime, this is a book to cherish.
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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Dial (November 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0803728689
  • ISBN-13: 978-0803728684
  • Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #594,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Adapted from the classic novel by Mary Mapes Dodge, this exciting and intriguing book teaches valuable economics lessons related, August 15, 2008
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Adapted from the classic novel by Mary Mapes Dodge, this exciting and intriguing book teaches valuable economics lessons related to scarcity, savings, and altruism. Interwoven throughout the book are three tales of two main characters with one overarching theme of poverty.

The first tale revolves around how Hans Brinker and his sister, Gretel, would like to compete in an important ice-skating race on one of Holland's canals, but they are too poor to afford nice skates like those of their competitors. The second story is about Hans and Gretel's sick father, his need for an operation, and the family savings that mysteriously disappeared at the time of the father's accident. The third story center's on the Dutch doctor who operates on the father without compensation and how this doctor has been searching for his missing adult son.

Acts of generosity are woven through these three intertwining tales, including the efforts of Hans and Gretel's friends to help them upgrade from their wooden skates to fancier, faster skates. Laurel Long's illustrations, based on oil paints on watercolor paper, are splendid and do a nice job illustrating some important features of Dutch architecture, culture, and society. This informative and beautiful book makes a fine addition to any collection of children's literature with themes in social studies and the humanities.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Hans Brinker and The Silver Skates", January 6, 2008
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A heart warming classic for children. Adults should review it's lessons of love and caring.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Illustrated Classic!, December 12, 2009
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I wanted to introduce my seven year old to this great story and this illustrated edition lives up to the challenge! If you have an intermediate reader and want to make sure the illustrations will keep him/ her hooked on to the book go no further! The pictures in this book are wonderful and will delight any reader (young or old). Worth every penny.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dutch Story
This is a book that I loved as a child and read several times. A great story about a boy and his wooden skates, in a challenge to triumph over all. Read more
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