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This children's classic provides a tender and touching tour of 19th-century Holland. Meet the poor but valiant Brinker family, learn from a young boy's skating excursion full of Dutch history and lore, and experience the exciting race for the silver skates.

“Daha mutlu olmak istiyorsanız hayatta risk almalısınız.” Mary Mapes Dodge, 1862. Mucize denilen şey beklenmedik bir anda ortaya çıkar. Kalbi iyilikle dolu olan kişilerin önünde birdenbire güzel fırsatlar belirir. Bazen yabancı olarak nitelendirdiğimiz insanlar hayatımızın bir parçası oluverirler. Ve bazen de aile bireylerinin birbirlerine olan bağlılığı ve sevgisi kaderin en zalim cilvelerinin bile üstesinden gelebilir.

Горе и радости, путешествия и открытия, жизненные цели, которые ставят перед собой герои произведения - все это, свидетельствуя о нравственных устоях общества, погружает в атмосферу давно минувшего.

Tantor Media presents a collection of some of the most popular Christmas stories read by award-winning narrators Renee Raudman and Alan Sklar. This special anthology will transport listeners back to the Christmases of their youth, when they first heard these holiday tales.

Set in the Netherlands, the beautiful land of windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes, this timeless story relates the adventures of the impoverished but virtuous Brinker family. Young Hans and Gretel work toward two goals: finding the doctor who can restore their father’s memory, and winning the...

Protagonista di questo libro per ragazzi è l'Olanda, con i suoi antichi e curiosi costumi, e il racconto si snoda accanto alla descrizione di paesaggi, antiche leggende, e storie, tanto che il libro finisce per essere una guida fuori dell'ordinario alla scoperta di un piccolo grande paese. Curioso anche che l'Olanda abbia oggi un ruolo di guida nelle ricerche sui risvegli dopo coma o periodi di inconscienza, e che proprio un evento simile sia al centro di questa storia, narrato con dettagli coerenti con ciò che oggi sappiamo dell'argomento.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Irvington Stories, where a vibrant collection of children's tales unfolds, showcasing the rich tapestry of 19th-century life. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, inviting young listeners to embark on adventures filled with Christmas cheer, heroic Civil War narratives, and the timeless wisdom of Native American legends. These stories are crafted to entertain and inspire, highlighting essential values such as kindness, bravery, and perseverance. This is not a single story, but a series of unique explorations that offer a window into a ...

Mary Mapes Dodges timeless classic, Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates, quickly captivated readers with its enchanting blend of adventure and heartwarming domesticity. Written as a series of letters from Holland to children in America, Dodges vivid imagery and meticulous attention to detail transport us to a world where a poor but resilient family navigates life under a dark cloud. The story revolves around the Brinkers—Raff, the father who has been incapacitated for years, and his cheerful children, Hans and Gretel, who strive to uplift their mother amidst their struggles. Despite their ...