Hans Brinker Author:Mary Mapes Dodge The country is Holland, the time is a century ago. But the story is timeless: a poor boy who wants to prove his own worth and to help his terribly sick father. — It is Gretal's story too, Hans' little sister who also dreams of winning the skating race whose prize is the silver skates. But there is much to be done, problems to overcome, and a grea... more »t mystery to bo solved before Hans, Gretel, the Brinkers and thier friends can grasp the greatest prize of all-happiness!« less