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. Includes a brief biography of the author and a history of ice skating.

A new friend gives Hans and his sister Gretel enough money for one pair of ice skates, so Hans insists that Gretel enter the grand competition for silver skates, while he seeks the great Doctor who consents to try to restore their father's memory.

By blocking a leaking hole in the dike, a young boy saves his town from destruction.

A dutch boy, desperately needing money for his father's operation, strives to win an ice-skating race.