Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge

Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates

Mary Mapes Dodge with Patrick Wynne (Illustrator)

223 pages first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction childrens classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Hans Brinker: The Silver Skates is the story of a poor brother and sister in long-ago Holland - the beautiful land of windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes. Here Hans and his sister Gretel experience championship skating, hunger and family hardship,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 533 reviews

Moods

inspiring 50%
informative 41%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 33%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.58

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