Hans Brinker with the Skates is a children's novel written by Mary Mapes Dodge in 1865. It tells the story of Hans and his sister Gretel, two Dutch children living in the Netherlands during the 19th century. The novel follows the siblings as they try to save their family from poverty by winning a skating race. Hans Brinker with the Skates is a classic children's book that has been adapted into several films and stage productions.