Pattini d'argento

Synopsis of Pattini d'argento

«Pattini d'argento» is the young adult novel by Mary Mapes Dodge, published by Bompiani in paperback (251 pages, in Italian).

Set in the Netherlands of the nineteenth century, the novel follows Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel, two humble children who dream of winning the silver skates in an ice race to help their family. The novel reflects Dutch customs and landscape, with values such as perseverance, honesty, and filial love.

This edition belongs to the Samarcanda collection by Bompiani. The work was originally published in 1865 under the title Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates: A Story of Life in Holland.

The edition is aimed at young readers and the school environment, within the Samarcanda collection.