Kids will love the book for its adventure, as well as for the aforementioned reasons. Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of several norwegian children who use sleds to smuggle their countrys gold bullion past german guards to a waiting ship, the cleng peerson. With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind. I remember reading this book as a child and i am delighted to find it is still available today. Summary in the bleak winter of 1940, nazi troops parachuted into peter lindstroms tiny norwegian village and held it captive.
Published in 1942, it has been in print ever since. Creating stories for the youngest booklover is not childs play. The creativity, color and design variation of books is showcased better in childrens books than perhaps any other genre. The following books are perfect for this peacefulbutsometimesblustery time of year. Marie mcswigan was an awardwinning author of childrens books who lived in pennsylvania. Cold and hot is a sweet story with simple text for very young readers. Peter lundstrom leads the children of riswyk, with the help of his sister, lovisa, and friends helga and michael, to transport. Frosty the snowman book read aloud christmas books for. Snow treasure is a childrens novel by marie mcswigan. This book changed the way i think of what books to read now. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new.
This guide was updated and expanded in december of 2017. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible childrens books. This is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson. Tell students that they will read a book called snow treasure, a story about how the bravery of a group of children helps in the fight against a terrible enemy.
Nobody thought the nazis could be defeateduntil uncle victor told peter how the children could fool the enemy. She was an award winning writer of more than 10 childrens books. It is 1940 in norway, a neutral, peaceloving country that is invaded by nazi germany. Treasures of the snow is a childrens story book by patricia st.
Originally published by cssm in 1950, it has been reprinted over a dozen times by various publishers, including braille versions published by the royal national institute for the blind in 1959 and by the queensland braille writing association in 1996. Snow is a 1998 new york times outstanding book of the year and a 1999 caldecott honor book. It has lots of twists and you should read it amazing, i tell you. Discover book depositorys huge selection of childrens books online. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan is a favorite of three generations in my family. The story tells how a young boy breaks his leg by falling over a cliff, while trying to rescue his kitten which lucien had dropped. Snow treasure book and crafts for ages 8 and up inner. Plot summary to keep their countrys gold from the nazis, shortly after hitlers forces had taken over poland, the adults of riswyk, norway, hid it in a cave they made from snow and ice. The book says that it is based on true events that are believed to have taken place in norway during wwii. In the bleak winter of 19 0, nazi troops parachuted into peter lindstroms tiny norwegian village and held it captive. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Snow treasure is based on events that were said to have actually taken place during world war ii. As usual, clara age 10, served as our family book club activity coordinator. It was a great source of enjoyment to me, aged ten in.
What better season is there to cuddleup under a blanket next to a crackling fire, with a good book. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan, mary reardon, paperback. It is set in switzerland in about 1950, and is centered on one boys mistake. I read the book in my childhood and wanted to share it with my grandson. The book was made into a movie of the same name in 1968, directed by irving jacoby. In this video we present one of our christmas books for. When the germans start to enter norway during world war ii, the children of riswyk must secretly transport gold. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. Peter, his friend michael, and other kids in their school have to hide all of norways gold so that his uncle victor can store it in a safe place from the germans. John shows us the darkness that resides in even childrens hearts and the power of christs love to drive out that darkness and bring forgiveness and reconciliation. Mooresville public library mooresville, indiana and cauli le chat video productions present a book trailer featuring the childrens novel. They had to slip past nazi guards with nine million dollars in gold hidden on their sleds. See more ideas about childrens books, books and historical fiction.
A boston globehorn book award winnerjoin anno, recipient of the hans christian. Her first book was a biography of the primitive painter john kane, who became popular after his death on account of mcswigans book. Marie mcswigans exciting snow treasure is based on the tale a norwegian ship captain told as he unloaded a cargo of gold in baltimore. Another book the littlest readers will enjoy is tracks in the snow. Peter and his friends are easy to relate to and seem like typical kids you would find anywhere.
From this rumor, mary mcswigan tells a riveting tale of adventure and courage that gives young readers a taste of life inside the artic circle, and simultaneously teaches an exciting history lesson. Do be aware that the current inprint edition of this book has been adapted i. Childrens books, literature and fiction submitted by. This is a twoweek literature guide for the book titled snow treasure, by marie mcswigan. For snow treasure, she organized 2 lovely crafts for us to do. Hey happy readers welcome to our childrens books read aloud. Lifeaffirming messages pitched appropriately for this audience, in a way that engages, while bringing out the best in an older reader.
Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of several norwegian children. Snow, mittens, polar bears and other arctic animals. Snow treasure was made in 1968 and the movie was filmed on location in norway,which is a good thing. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan is historical fiction based on the real life accounts of the children of norway who helped to smuggle out the nations gold reserves under the noses of the occupying german military during world war ii. More information about this seller contact this seller. Mooresville public library mooresville, indiana and cauli le chat video productions present a book trailer featuring the childrens novel snow treasure. Her most famous novel was snow treasure which was also made into a successful movie. Snow treasure book and crafts for ages 8 and up inner child fun. The book includes a brief account of a norwegian freighter that arrived in baltimore in 1940 with a cargo of gold bullion, reputedly smuggled past the germans by children on their sleds.
Reading this book together was one of their favorite winter break memories. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time ago. They had to slip past nazi guards with nine million. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan is a wonderful book about brave kids who take on adult responsibilities during dangerous times. Though the children and the village were never identified, the story is thought to be true by many. Ny times explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. A boy wants to go outside to play, but his family piles on so many clothes that soon he is feeling hot, despite the snow.
My husband loves books about ww 2, i bought this for him after seeing a question about it in the daily mail and although it is a childrens book he still enjoyed it. In 1942, childrens author marie mcswigan published a book called snow treasure. This classic book was a favorite for our family book club. Though the children and the village were never identified, the story is. In the bleak winter of 19 0, nazi troops parachuted into peter lundstroms tiny norwegian village and held it captive. These winter hat ornaments are quick and easy to make. Although adults may find the book somewhat juvenile, they no doubt will be stirred by the ingenuity and raw courage of the people of this small norwegian village. In this book, brave children help protect norways gold during world war ii. Do you have a favorite childrens book, one that has always stayed with you. Snow treasures greatest asset is that it was filmed in norway,on location with a lot of actual. This classic story of how a group of children outwitted the nazis and sent the treasure to america has captivated generations of readers. Buy a cheap copy of snow treasure book by marie mcswigan.
Snow treasure paperback january 1, 1995 by marie mcswigan author 4. Diverse winter books for children multicultural kid blogs. When it all comes together the result is a book that transcends age. Based on a true story, this heroic tale, set in norway during world war ii, follows a group of courageous schoolchildren who outwit the invading nazis by sledding.
My grandson gets to read it on his summer holidays, coming up. With paul austad, tina austad, wilfred breistrand, james franciscus. No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. What is the setting of the book snow treasure answers. Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of several. The true story of norwegian children who smuggled nine million dollars in gold past nazi sentries during world war ii. The brave children of norway are tasked with riding sleds filled with gold bullion literally under the noses of the occupying germany troops in order to get the money to america and keep it from falling into enemy hands. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan book cover, description, publication. Explain that the book shows what people, even children, can accomplish in a time of need.