‘Syatorndoeduonmm Guysiand Sp sseduioy A Surpear pure aonoeid Suypeas aastinx9 2 puy jem axoqe porsy Arejnqeaca aseq ose oozt [O08 | 008 | o0€ | Ataag iod-wmno5 pron, oozi 08 [059 | 00s | oor | Texorsad pro Arareg 1ype9 10} YooqyI0M uoREdUIOD y 3st] plom pue stopeas Suntu}80q 105 sp. ‘sourett0 Asva 10} B0jetp pawysiyysry pue YDINNIG SNVH Ren Shite (isHANS BRINKER Mary Mapes Dodge includes the following features: A short introduction about the author and/or story sr words for beginning readers Anaudio recording of the story, playlet, and word list ‘Acompanion workbook for each title ‘800 | 1000 fluency development SL compass AE Publishing — vncompespudcomvicrHans Brinker was written by Mary Mape: e in 1865. The story is about a family in d. Ms. Dodge was an American. Shehad many books about Holland, but she had n ed Holland. iTt was a cold winter morning. Hans and Gretel stood by a canal that was covered inice. Their clothes were not very warm. They had red faces and cold hands. They were poor. The children did not own skates. Hans had made pieces of thin wo their feet to skate on. “Let’s go! Catch me if you can!” Gretel said. od for Hans went after Gretel, but she was very fast. or Year He St yr“Squeak! Squeak!” went their wooden skates. Just then, they went down on the ice. Gretel! It’s time to come in!” Their mother Hans said, “It’s no good, Gretel. Our needed their help with the housework. wooden skates are wet now! It is too hard to skate.” 9Hans, Gretel, and their mother worked very hard. Many times, Hans and Gretel could not play or go to school. They had to make money to buy food. They had a father, but he was sick. He was in an accident ten years ago. He was hit on the head. He did not understand anything they said. said Dame Brinker. Hans said,They had a small cottage beside one of the canals. Their mother grew vegetables. She also knitted to earn money. Sometimes, their father was like a child. Dame Brinker could not work because she had to watch him. Hans was very good at working with wood and gardening. Gretel could make clothes and cook very well. She also watched geese. They both worked very hard. While Hans and Gretel worked, many children skated on the ice. Sometimes, the * children made fun of Hans and Gretel because they were poor. Peter and Hilda were not like the others. They were nice to Hans and Gretel.One day, Hilda went to them and asked, “Have you heard of the great race next month? You both skate very well. If you win, you will get a new pair of silver skates!” Hans said, “Our skates are wood. We could not skate very fast. When they get wet, they stick to the ice.” Gretel said, “We will watch everyone skat “Which of you is the better skater?” Hilda asked. “Gretell” said Hans. Hans!” said Gretel at the same time. Hilda smiled. She said, “I cannot buy you both a pair of skates. But I have eight coins. Choose which of you is the fastest and buy new skates.” She walked away.Hans ran to her, saying, “Miss Hilda! We cannot take your money!” “Why not?” Hilda asked. ‘We did not work for it,” Hans said. Hilda said, “Carve me a chain out of wood d like your sister’s necklace.” “T will have a new chain for you tomorrow!” Hans called out as Hilda walked away. Gretel said, “What a nice girl! You will have skates soon!” “No,” said Hans. “I will buy you a new coat to keep you warm.” Gretel wanted her brother to have skates. She told him, “I am warm enough!”Later that week, Peter went to Hans because he wanted a necklace for another girl. Soon, Hans earned enough money for skates for both Gretel and himself.One day, while Hans was skating to another town to look for work, he saw Doctor Boekman. This man was the best doctor in Holland! Hans asked the doctor to look at his father. The doctor was not very nice to anyone, but he agreed. The next week, their father was feeling very bad. He grabbed his head a lot. When the doctor arrived, he looked at Raff Brinker. He said, The family agreed to the operation. They were afraid, but they had to do something.A few days after the operation, their father opened his eyes and asked for his family. He tried to move. Hans said, The doctor came and looked at their father one more time. He said, Dame Brinker said, Raff Brinker slowly got better. 22Finally, it was the day of the big race. All of the town came out to watch. There were twenty boys and twenty girls. The girls all lined up. They raced as fast as. they could go. At the end, Gretel was the first over the line! She got her silver skates and ran to her parents. They were standing beside the canal. They were very happy that she won. Gretel was happy that her father could watch! 25Next, the boys went onto the ice to race. Hans saw Peter. Peter was working on his skate. Hans asked, said Peter. said Hans. Peter said. Hans held out his skates again. Peter slowly took the skates. he said. Peter put the skates on just in time to line up for the race.All of the boys raced as fast as they could go. Peter finished the race first! It was a great day for the Brinker family. Raff Brinker was not sick anymore. Gretel won the race. Hans helped a friend. Everyone was happy. 28Hans Brinker Cast Hans, Gretel, Dame Brinker, Raff Brinker, Dr. Boekman [Scene 3 SE THe UE) Raff Brinker is lying in bed. Dr. Boekman is sitting beside him on a stool. Hans and Dame Brinker are talking to the doctor. Gretel is on the other side of the stage, trying to listen. Dr. Boekman: Tell me what happened to him. Hans: Father was working outside. He fell and hit his head. Dr. Boekman: When did this happen? Hans: It was ten years ago. He cannot talk. He doesn't understand us. Dame Brinker: What do you think, Doctor? Can you help him? Dr. Boekman: He will need an operation. He may live and get better. But he may also die. Gretel comes across the stage. Gretel: What? No! Don't do it, Mother! Hans: Will he die if he doesn’t have the operation? Dr. Boekman: Probably. His head is hurt very badly. Dame Brinker: When will he get better? Dr. Boekman: | don’t know. Maybe in an hour. Maybe in a day. Will he have the operation? Hans: Let me talk to my mother and sister.Hans, Gretel, and Dame Brinker talk to each other. No one can hear what they say. They look very worried. They turn to the doctor. Dr. Boekman: What do you want to do? Dame Brinker: Will it hurt him? Dr. Boekman: | don't know. He may get better. Or he may die. Hans: We want him to have the operation. Gretel: Don't let them kill Father! Dr. Boekman: This will not do! You must leave the room. Go. I will do the operation now. Dame Brinker, Hans, and Gretel exit the stage. Dr. Boekman bends over Raff Brinker. (Scene 21 Seng Te ke age Raff Brinker is lying in bed. His head is bandaged. His family is sitting beside him. There is a knock on the door. Dame Brinker Who is that? Hans goes to the door and opens it. Hans: Dr. Boekman! Dr. Boekman: How is your father? Raff Brinker opens his eyes. Raff Brinker: What happened? Dame Brinker: You're awake! Raff Brinker: Where is little Hans? Hans: Father, I'm here! You are OK?Raff Brinker: My head hurts. Dame Brinker: You were in an accident ten years ago. You just had an operation. Now you are better! Raff Brinker: Where is the baby? Gretel: I'm here! But I'm not a baby any longer. I'm eleven years old! Dame Brinker: I'm so happy! Gretel: I was so afraid! But now you will get better! Dr. Boekman: You must all be silent! He must rest.O@ED®@ accident n.abadt hurt The truck and the train have an accident. « Their father was in an accident ten years ago. ; 8, usually where a person gets arrive v, to get toa place = When the doctor arrived, he looked at Raff Brinker. beside prep. next to; by the side of ‘Two frogs are beside the boy. = They were standing beside the canal. canal n. a river that is not deep and was made by people A boat is on the canal. Hans and Gretel stood by a canal that was covered in ice. Carve v, to cut wood into a shape He carves the wood. « Hilda said, “Carve me a chain out of wood like your sister’s necklace.” catch v, to take something that is moving; to capture | use my net to catch fish. = “Catch me if you can!” Gretel said. 36 chain n. many smal something. This is a chi = “[will have a new chain for you tomorro\ cles put together to make a string or rope choose, to look at many things and then say the one you want He will choose pizza ora hamburger for lunch. * “Choose which of you is the fastest and buy new skates.’ Coin A. asmall round disc used as money This is a coin. = “Ihave eight coins.” cottage n. a small country house This is a cottage. = They had a small cottage beside one of the canals. cover v, to put something over the top of The tug covers something on the floor. = Hans and Gretel stood by a canal that was covered in ice. dame n. atitle fora married woman Her name is Dame Smith. * Dame Brinker said, “Oh, thank you, Doctor!” 37earn ¥, to get something through work, usually money He earns money selling things. = Their mother also knitted to earn money. enough adv. a good amount; all that is needed He had enough. He does not want more. © Gretel told him, “I am warm enoug! finally adv. after some time; in the end He finally meets his neighbor. «= Finally, it was the day of the big race. finish v, to end; to complete She finishes the race first. = Peter finished the race first! go0SE n.alarge water bird The goose is flying. * Gretel also watched geese. grab v. to put one’s hands on something quickly to hold itor take it He grabs the cat's t = Raff Brinker grabbed his head a lot. 38 te ste hit v.to punch or strike He hits the other man. * Their father was hit on the head. hurt v. to injure; to damage in a painful way hurt my thumb, = “Why do | feel so weak? Was | hurt: Kill v. to end the life of This spray kills bugs. * “The operation may kill him.” Knit v, to use wool and big, long needles to make clothes She knits with yellow yarn. " Their mother also knitted to earn money. necklace n, jewelry worn around one’s neck This is a necklace. = Peter went to Hans because he wanted a necklace for another girl. Operation n. away that a doctor helps a sick person by opening part of the person's body The patient is having an oper * “He must have an operation 39a pair of shoes. in, you will get a new pair of silver you: skates!” piece n.one part This is a piece of cake, = Hans had made pieces of thin wood for th to skate on. feet poor adj. having little or no money They are poor. = The Brinkers were poor. Face v, to run, ride, skate, etc. with others to see who is the fastest, The men race = “Yes, my skate is broken! | can’t race! silver adj a shiny, white or gray color The silver jewelry is pretty. = Gretel got her silver skates and ran to her parents. skate n, special shoes to move on ice or streets, ice skates, roller skates, etc. These are a pair of skates. not own skates. \@ = £ * ; a slowly adv. without going fast; not q Snails move slowly. = Raff Brinker slowly got better. smart adj. intelligent; knowing a lot The man is smart. » “Your father used to be strong and smart!” said Dame Brinker. squeak v. to make a noise The mouse squeaks. » “Squeak! Squeak!” went their wooden skates. stick y. to not be able to move from The fly sticks to the paper. = “When our skates get wet, they stick to th thin adj. not thick; of little width or depth The book is thin. » Hans had made pieces of thin wood for their feet to skate on. understand v. to realize; to suddenly know Now she understands what to do. * Their father did not understand anything they said. 4avegetables n. plants or parts of plants that you can eat ‘These are vegetables. « Their mother grew vegetables. weak adj. not strong; with little energy He is weak. He can’t liftit. * “Why do | feel so weak?” wood n. what trees are made of This is a big piece of wood. = Hans was very good at working with wood and gardening. wooden adj. made from wood This is a wooden table. Jur wooden skates are wet now!” a2 8B