Hans Brinker

By Bruce Coville, Laurel Long (Illustrator)

A family faces hardship, a race for silver skates, and a mystery of missing riches.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 255 ratings

40 pages· 2,513 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a tale of resilience and mystery, a family navigates hardship while young Hans Brinker races for the coveted silver skates. Amidst the icy canals, a hidden watch and missing riches add intrigue. Will wishes be granted in time? Discover a classic story reimagined with breathtaking illustrations, where family bonds and secrets intertwine.

From the publisher

The story of Hans Brinker is a true classic, but few still read the novel, which was written in the 1860s. Now Bruce Coville and Laurel Long are reintroducing the charming tale in this glorious picture book version. Laurel Long’s paintings are breathtaking and luminous. And as he has done in his retellings of Shakespeare’s plays, Bruce Coville has masterfully reshaped the sprawling story into a picture book that’s fresh, engrossing, and faithful to the intent of the original. This is a tale of a family sticking together through hardship, and of wishes granted just in the nick of time. The race to win the silver skates is well-known, but the mystery of the watch and the missing riches is equally enticing. This is the best kind of fairy tale, and kids will be riveted by its drama. For the winter holidays or anytime, this is a book to cherish.

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