{"product_id":"hans-brinker-or-the-silver-skates-annotated","title":"Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates (Annotated)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"B0G6WYT96T\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHans Brinker, or The Silver Skates\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet against the frozen canals and winter landscapes of nineteenth-century Holland, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHans Brinker, or The Silver Skates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beloved classic about perseverance, honesty, and moral courage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHans Brinker and his sister Gretel grow up in poverty, yet face life with quiet dignity and unwavering integrity. When a famous skating race offers the possibility of change, Hans must choose between personal success and doing what is right. His decision reveals that true victory lies not in triumph alone, but in character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published in 1865, Mary Mapes Dodge’s enduring novel has inspired generations of readers with its vivid storytelling, memorable characters, and timeless values. More than a tale of skating, it is a story about responsibility, compassion, and growing into adulthood with honor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cspan\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis Annotated Edition Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Learn about Mary Mapes Dodge and the historical context in which the novel was written\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – An accessible overview of the story’s themes and significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMajor Characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Clear profiles of the central figures in the novel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThemes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Guided discussion of the book’s moral and literary themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eStudy Guide Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Ideal for classrooms, book clubs, and homeschooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eComparison with Similar Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Explore how \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHans Brinker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e relates to other classic novels of its era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c\/ul\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis thoughtfully annotated edition is designed for students, educators, and readers who wish to engage more deeply with a timeless work of children’s literature—while preserving the warmth and charm that have made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHans Brinker, or The Silver Skates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a favorite for over a century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dandelion Roots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68482453537019,"sku":"B0G6WYT96T","price":20.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4538\/8539\/files\/71l00w7JxCL._SL1499.jpg?v=1793927331","url":"https:\/\/dandelionrootsshop.com\/products\/hans-brinker-or-the-silver-skates-annotated","provider":"Dandelion Roots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}