Los patines de plata

Synopsis of Los patines de plata

«Los patines de plata» is the young adult novel by Mary Mapes Dodge, published in 1991 by Ediciones Gaviota in hardback (240 pages, in Spanish).

Set in Holland, the novel follows Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel, who dream of winning an ice-skating race to improve their family's situation. Their determination crosses paths with honesty and perseverance, in a story of overcoming adversity that foregrounds family life.

First edition in the Clásicos jóvenes collection, with translation by Tradutex and illustrations by G & LGE. The work was originally published in 1865 as Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates.

For young readers aged 12 and up, as well as for those approaching the classics of young adult literature.