The Shining Prize! The country is Holland, the time a century ago. But the story is timeless: a poor boy who wants to prove his own worth and to help his terribly sick father. It is Gretel's story too, Hans' little sister who also dreams of winning the skating race whose prize is the silver skates. But there is much to be done, problems to overcome, and a great mystery to be solved before Hans, Gretel, the Brinkers and their friends can grasp the greatest prize of all - happiness!