Mary Mapes Dodge
Personal Information
Description
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Mary Mapes Dodge was the most famous children's book author of her time. Her father, James Jay Mapes, was a scientist who traveled in prominent social circles—Mapes Avenue in Newark was named after him. Married at 20 to lawyer William Dodge, the couple had two children. Mrs. Dodge was widowed at age 28, whereupon she determined to support her family. She was the first editor of, and contributor to, St. Nicholas magazine. Her stories for that periodical were gathered into two books, Baby Days (1876) and Baby World (1884). Another collection of stories was published in 1864, Irvington Stories. It was in 1865 that her most memorable book was published: Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates was still widely read for a century after it was published. The 1932 edition was illustrated by N.C. Wyeth.
Books
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.
Mark Twain's Library of Humor
Hans Brinker
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.
Hans Brinker, 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.
The land of pluck
A collection of stories about young children from Holland and America.
Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates A Story of Life in Holland
A Dutch boy and girl work toward two goals, finding the doctor who can restore their father's memory and winning the competition for the silver skates.
Modern short-stories
Along the way
In this remarkable dual memoir, film legend Martin Sheen and accomplished actor/filmmaker Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son. In alternating chapters -- and in voices that are as eloquent as they are different -- they tell stories spanning more than fifty years of family history, and reflect on their journeys into two different kinds of faith.
Donald and Dorothy
The story of a brother and sister, who though unwavering in their mutual affection are nearly separated by the evil plotting of Eben Slade.
