Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates Word Search

Illustrated Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
Illustrated Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle

Free Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge (1865) word search. We picked 12 themed words — characters, settings, and objects from the book — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.

Written by Mary Mapes Dodge · First published 1865 · Children's Novel.

Words to find: BRINKER, HANS, KATRIEN, HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM, CANAL, SKATES, SILVER, RACE, TROPHY, LOCKSMITH, MEMORY.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates word list, defined

HOLLAND /ˈhɒlənd/ · noun
Holland is a region in the northwestern part of the Netherlands, consisting of the two provinces of North Holland and South Holland. Related: Netherlands, Holland region, Dutch region.
CANAL /kəˈnæl/ · noun
An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships, or to convey water for irrigation; also, in anatomy, a tubular passage in the body. Related: waterway, channel, aqueduct, conduit.
SKATES /skɛɪts/ · noun
A flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic on which a person stands for gliding on ice or on land, typically with wheels. Skates can also refer to a device that is attached to a person's foot to enable them to glide or slide on a surface. Related: blades, rollers, gliders, sleds.
SILVER /ˈsɪlvər/ · noun, adjective
A white metal, highly valued for its brightness and durability. A colour intermediate between white and grey. Related: grey, white, metallic, brass.
RACE /rɑːs/ · noun, verb
A competition in which people or animals are judged on their speed, strength, or agility. To move quickly, often in a competitive manner. Related: contest, competition, tournament, marathon.
TROPHY /ˈtroʊfi/ · noun
An object given as a symbol of achievement or excellence, typically awarded to the winner of a competition or contest. A prize or honor given to someone for their achievements or accomplishments. Related: prize, medal, award, cup.
LOCKSMITH /lɒksmaɪtʃ/ · noun
A person who installs, repairs, and maintains locks, particularly those on buildings, vehicles, and safes. Related: keymaker, safe-cracker, security expert.
MEMORY /ˈmɛməri/ · noun, verb
The mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experiences, events, and knowledge. The act of remembering or recalling something. Related: remembrance, recollection, recalling, remind.

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