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Snow Treasure
Author: Marie McSwigan

Book Information

Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Paperback

Rating:

ISBN-13: 9780590425377 - ISBN-10: 0590425374
Publication Date: 4/1997
Pages: 156
Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged)

Book Description:

Based on a true story, Snow Treasure is a tale of heroism set in Norway during World War II.This amazing book, continuously in print since 1942, tells how brave schoolchildren outwitted the invading Nazis.To keep their country’s gold out of Nazi hands, the children sledded thirteen tons of gold bricks down the mountain to a waiting ship. The appearance of innocent winter fun fooled the Nazis, and the gold was taken safely to America.

Beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the nostalgic tone and bring this thrilling adventure to life in an attractively priced gift edition.

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Genres:

Children's Books >> History & Historical Fiction >> Fiction >> Europe
Children's Books >> History & Historical Fiction >> Fiction >> Military & Wars

Top Member Book Reviews

Rachel M. (teachingmama) wrote on 6/23/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Delightful and inspiring, this story of brave children who use their sleds to smuggle gold out of the country right under the noses of the Nazi soldiers is a must read.

Julie W. wrote on 2/20/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great book for kids about WWII. Not too scary or graphic but still has a message.

Mandi P. (onecrazymom) wrote on 1/10/2009...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great title for kids to read when learning about WWII - it helps put them into that time period and experience it a little bit.
Another Ggreat title for this time period is 'Twenty and Ten' (also titled "The Secret Cave').

Elizabeth B. (Cattriona) - KS wrote on 9/13/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I read this book in my childhood, and was delighted to find that not only was it still available, it is still in print. The tale is a fun, adventurous read for children, but reading it as an adult, I realized what great risks the children were taking. Debate rages on as to whether these events ever took place, but it is a good story to introduce or remind children of other countries' involvement in WW II without being too scary. Recommended.

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