by Mary Mapes Dodge · Michel Vincent · tapa dura · ISBN 9782867560460
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«Les Patins d'argent» is the children's novel by Mary Mapes Dodge, published by Michel Vincent in hardback (155 pages, in French).
In nineteenth-century Holland, Hans and Gretel live in poverty since their father fell ill after an accident. They dream of winning a skating race on the frozen canals, the prize being a pair of silver skates. The novel speaks of perseverance, family love and honesty, and shows Dutch customs of the time.
1985 edition; the story is also known as «Hans Brinker» and the original work was published in 1865.
Recommended for young readers and for those seeking classic children's stories of overcoming and family.
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