The Silver Skates: Illustrated by Peter Bailey (Alma Junior Clas

Name: The Silver Skates: Illustrated by Peter Bailey (Alma Junior Clas
Brand: Alma Books Ltd

Alma Books Ltd

As their father is sick, Hans Brinker and his younger sister Gretel must work to support their family. Despite this life of poverty, they long to take part in the annual ice-skating races on the frozen canal, where the victors win magnificent silver skates. But how can they hope to enter the races \u2013 let alone win \u2013 when their skates are wooden and home-made?\nAfter meeting the famous surgeon Dr Boekman, and hearing that he might be able to cure their father, Hans doesn\u2019t hesitate in offering to pay for the necessary operation, although he has been saving up all his money to buy two pairs of swift steel skates. As the big day looms, can the children enter their respective races and win the longed-for prize?\n\u201CThey are going to give a splendid prize to the best skater.\u201D\n\u201CYes,\u201D chimed in half a\n\nThe Silver Skates\nIllustrated by Peter Bailey\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tr;