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Mary Mapes Dodge was an American children's author and editor, best known for her novel Hans Brinker. She also edited St. Nicholas Magazine, a successful children's periodical, and worked with many famous writers of the time.
5 days ago · Mary Mapes Dodge (born Jan. 26, 1831, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 21, 1905, Onteora Park, N.Y.) was an American author of children’s books and the first editor of St. Nicholas magazine.
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Dodge published the poetry collection Poems and Verses (1904) as well as the children’s verse collection Rhymes and Jingles (1874). Dodge’s poetry for children often contains gentle moral lessons told in playful, rhymed verse.
A classic children's novel by Mary Mapes Dodge, first published in 1865. It depicts the life and adventures of Hans Brinker, a Dutch boy who dreams of winning the silver skates in a skating race.
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