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. He is almost years old, tall, and has a leadership. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Learn snow chapter with free interactive flashcards. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan, mary reardon, paperback. Patricia authored numerous books, including treasures of the snow, the tanglewoods.
Goodreads members who liked treasures of the snow also liked. Our family loved this book i have had many teaching opportunities come up in the weeks following reading treasures of the snow where i was able to reference the book to teach a principle to my children. Marie mcswigan was an awardwinning author of childrens books who lived in pennsylvania. 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. Peter lundstrom is the main protagonist of the story. Published in 1942, it has been in print ever since. In the bleak winter of 1940, nazi troops parachuted into peter lunds. When the germans start to enter norway during world war ii, the children of riswyk must secretly transport gold. This study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of snow treasure. Choose from 2 different sets of snow treasure flashcards on quizlet. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Snow treasure is a childrens novel by marie mcswigan. A wasittrueornot story of how children in nazioccupied norway helped smuggle gold bullion out of the country, it was a pretty interesting book. Listen to snow treasure audiobook by marie mcswigan.
An actual incident in which norwegian children smuggled gold past the nazis is the basis for. Introducing the book and main themes 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. 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. Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of several norwegian children.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Goodreads members who liked snow treasure also liked. This amazing book, continuously in print since 1942, tells how brave schoolchildren outwitted the invading nazis. When i was in 5th grade, we read snow treasure as a class reading. This classic story of how a group of children outwitted the nazis and sent the treasure to america has captivated generations of readers. The book snow treasure by marie mcswigan is a historicalfiction book about a boy named peter that had to save his country of norway because the germans were invading them.
Learn snow treasure with free interactive flashcards. They are playing in the snow, which has remained later into. 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. Secret, the secret at pheasant cottage, and star of light. Choose from 500 different sets of snow chapter flashcards on quizlet. In 1977, she returned to england, where she cared for elderly relatives and ministered from her home to youths, single parents, and the elderly. Books similar to snow treasure goodreads share book. Find snow treasure lesson plans and teaching resources.
In 1942, childrens author marie mcswigan published a book called snow treasure. Treasures snow, first edition abebooks passion for books. Find books like snow treasure from the worlds largest community of readers. It rained so much, the water levels rose, which allowed uncle victor to keep his boat afloat. The snow angel mini treasure by mcallister, angela and fletcher, claire and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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