A Day on Skates
1934 novel by Hilda van Stockum
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A Day on Skates: The Story of a Dutch Picnic is a 1934 children's novel by Hilda van Stockum. When winter finally brings snow and ice to their Frisian village, nine-year-old twins Evert and Afke and their classmates are delighted when their teacher announces that the class is going on an all-day ice skating picnic.[1] The book earned a Newbery Honor in 1935.[2]
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| Author | Hilda van Stockum |
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| Illustrator | Hilda van Stockum |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Harper |
| Publication date | 1934 |
| Publication place | United States |
