Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates vs When the soldiers were gone: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Netherlands, History, Children's fiction, Fiction
Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates
A Dutch brother and sister work toward two goals--finding the doctor who can restore their father's memory and winning the competition for the silver skates.
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When the soldiers were gone
After the German occupation of the Netherlands, Benjamin leaves the Christian family with whom he had been living and reunites with his real parents who returned from hiding.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- When the soldiers were gone is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 6 for Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates.
- Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates has the widest readership — 16307 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates | When the soldiers were gone | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (16307) | — |
Reception
| Hans Brinker, or, The silver skates | When the soldiers were gone | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 16307 | 1 |
| Editions | 36 | 3 |
| Pages | 338 | 100 |