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In the bleak winter of 19 0, Nazi troops parachuted into Peter Lindstrom's tiny Norwegian village and held it captive. Nobody thought the Nazis cou...
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May 15, 2011
Nicola
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Reason for Reading: Read aloud to ds as part of our history curriculum.
I've read this book a couple of times in the distant past and the story vaguely stayed with me. It is the story of how children were used to take gold from the bank of Norway on their sleds, right past the Nazis and then bury it in the snow and build snowmen on top of it. The gold was then secretly, at night taken aboard a hidden ship by the crew who, when the mission was completed would take the country's money to More...
I've read this book a couple of times in the distant past and the story vaguely stayed with me. It is the story of how children were used to take gold from the bank of Norway on their sleds, right past the Nazis and then bury it in the snow and build snowmen on top of it. The gold was then secretly, at night taken aboard a hidden ship by the crew who, when the mission was completed would take the country's money to More...
Jan 11, 2011
Debbie
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The forward to Snow Treasure says:
On June 28,1940, nearly a year after World War II broke out in Europe, the Norwegian freighter BOMMA reached Baltimore with a cargo of gold bullion worth $9,000,000…..The gold, it was reported, had been slipped past Nazi sentries by Norwegian boys and girls!…So that no harm might come to the brave children, the captain would not tell the location of the fiord (where the freighter hid and to which the children brought their sleds).
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On June 28,1940, nearly a year after World War II broke out in Europe, the Norwegian freighter BOMMA reached Baltimore with a cargo of gold bullion worth $9,000,000…..The gold, it was reported, had been slipped past Nazi sentries by Norwegian boys and girls!…So that no harm might come to the brave children, the captain would not tell the location of the fiord (where the freighter hid and to which the children brought their sleds).
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Jul 21, 2010
Jim
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One of my favorite childhood books. I first read this when I was eight or nine, and recently re-read it. More than 35 years didn't dim in the least my pleasure with this robust and realistic kids' adventure, set in Norway in the early days of World War II.
The story: As Nazi Germans begin to occupy Norway in the winter of 1940, leaders in the town of Riswyk fear that the enemy will gets its hands on the gold bullion — tens of millions of kroners' worth — that make up the financial foun More...
The story: As Nazi Germans begin to occupy Norway in the winter of 1940, leaders in the town of Riswyk fear that the enemy will gets its hands on the gold bullion — tens of millions of kroners' worth — that make up the financial foun More...
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Feb 02, 2010
Tarissa
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"Beat you to the turn!" Peter Lundstrom shot his sled down the long steep slope.
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That's how the book begins, with a small bunch of carefree schoolchildren, sledding down the snowy hills. Little do they know, but soon they will be risking their lives to do more sledding. It's World War II and the German Nazis have made a camp right outside of the little town in Norway, where all the children and their families live.
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That's how the book begins, with a small bunch of carefree schoolchildren, sledding down the snowy hills. Little do they know, but soon they will be risking their lives to do more sledding. It's World War II and the German Nazis have made a camp right outside of the little town in Norway, where all the children and their families live.
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Aug 18, 2010
Peter
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I loved this book when I was a boy. It really captured my imagination, and stayed there. Nor was I the only one; I know several others who also loved that book. That's not too surprising; it was very popular in schools when I was young, and there were a lot of copies floating around.
I read it once a year or so until I was in my late teens. Some time in my 20s I picked up a copy, but eventually it ended up in a box down in my basement; it's still there, if it hasn't disintegrated.
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I read it once a year or so until I was in my late teens. Some time in my 20s I picked up a copy, but eventually it ended up in a box down in my basement; it's still there, if it hasn't disintegrated.
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Oct 30, 2011
Kevin
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The book "Snow Treasure" by Marie McSwigan is a historical-fiction book about a boy named Peter that had to save his country of Norway because the Germans were invading them. Peter, his friend Michael, and other kids in their school have to hide all of Norway's gold so that his uncle Victor can store it in a safe place from the Germans. Will Peter and his friends succeed in burying the gold so the Germans can't find it?
I picked this book up because it looked very interesting. My More...
I picked this book up because it looked very interesting. My More...
Sep 23, 2011
Christy
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In the bleak winter of 19 0, Nazi troops parachuted into Peter Lindstrom's tiny Norwegian village and held it captive. Nobody thought the Nazis could be defeated--until Uncle Victor told Peter how the children could fool the enemy. It was a dangerous plan. They had to slip past Nazi guards with nine million dollars in gold hidden on their sleds. It meant risking their coun...moreIn the bleak winter of 19 0, Nazi troops parachuted into Peter Lindstrom's tiny Norwegian village and held it captive.
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Sep 29, 2008
Wendy
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This is possibly the first book I ever read about World War II. It's funny and exciting, and the kids are heroes in a realistic way. My fourth grade class read it, a couple of years later, and I remember that both boys and girls really enjoyed it.
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Dec 15, 2011
Book Geek
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This was a quick read, but quite a good story. I can understand why the book has been on the shelves for so long. The language and story, while simple, illustrate a time in Norway’s (and the world’s) history that has had far-reaching effects. Having children narrate a book for children about something so difficult as war and the invasion/occupation of a country was educational and effective. The children aren’t just observing, they are also an integral part of what was going on in the story. The
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Oct 02, 2008
Carri
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My sixth grade teacher read us this book. I loved it and could hardly wait for our after lunch reading time to find out what happened next. I read it many, many times after that and have read it to my children. A great story!
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Aug 13, 2011
Susan
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This is the story of how the children of a Norwegian town were able to transport the town's gold on their sleds right in front of the Nazi invaders. It is an exciting read for children ages 8-12.
It was written in 1942, two years after a Norwegian freighter reached Baltimore with $9,000,000 worth of gold bullion. The captain reported that the gold had been slipped past the Nazi sentries to the freighter hidden in a fjord by children riding sleds. He refused to give the location of th More...
It was written in 1942, two years after a Norwegian freighter reached Baltimore with $9,000,000 worth of gold bullion. The captain reported that the gold had been slipped past the Nazi sentries to the freighter hidden in a fjord by children riding sleds. He refused to give the location of th More...
Feb 22, 2010
Trish
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Great adventure story for ages 8-14 or so......I hope it is a true story: a Norwegian freighter Bomma reached Baltimore with a cargo of gold bullion worth 9,000,000, on June 28th, 1940 nearly a year after WWII broke out in Europe. It was reported that Norwegian boys and girls had hidden the gold bricks on their sleds and zoomed passed the Nazi sentries to a hiding place in a six week period of time - all to be hidden and later taken to the concealed freighter. This story captures the courage b
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Feb 06, 2012
Sterling
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I found snow treasure a good book, with lots of suspense, action, and adventure. The book is about a Russian family living in Poland, Russia who come up with a plan to sneak their gold down the mountain, past the Nazis, and to a boat that ships all their gold to America. This book shows how Men, Woman, and young Children are willing to risk their lives for their beloved country. The setting is very crisp with the glittering, white snow, giant spacious mountains, and the fresh pine trees with a t
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Feb 27, 2011
Marie
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I read this the first time in 3rd or 4th grade and loved it! I read it a few more time in childhood and recently ran across a used copy and read it again. It has lost none of its charm or excitement, and I would recommend it to anyone of any age!
Some people are put off by the idea that it may not be true, but I think that what is far more important is that it recognizes that even children are able and willing to do heroic things during times of war, and that their efforts are no less c More...
Some people are put off by the idea that it may not be true, but I think that what is far more important is that it recognizes that even children are able and willing to do heroic things during times of war, and that their efforts are no less c More...
Apr 11, 2010
Whitney
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The book itself is nice but I had major problems with the narrator of the audio version because he was melodramatic and hard to listen to. As far as the story, I think it is a nice intoduction to WWII because it talks about Nazis and people going off to war but it doesn't go into detail about the atrocities. This book is good for a younger audience because the details are given several times which makes it easy to follow. It's a nice story of how children are an important part of society plus
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Jan 08, 2012
Mary Jo
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This book is one of my childhood favorites, that I've gone back to several times over the years. It's based on a true story, and it's a lovely one to boot! During the early days of World War II, Norway is dealing with the threat of German soldiers on their doorsteps. Worried about their assets, the Norwegians hatch a plan to sneak gold bullion past the Nazis, hidden on children's sleds.
This story really keeps you hooked, rooting for the children, Uncle Victor, and Per Garson to co More...
This story really keeps you hooked, rooting for the children, Uncle Victor, and Per Garson to co More...
Oct 20, 2011
Marilyn
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This book is the story of Norwegian children moving by sled the treasure of their town's gold to a ship sailing to the U.S. for safekeeping during the Nazi occupation of Norway. Written for children it is never the less a worthwhile read for anyone interested in this era and gives insight into the bavery of children and townspeople who risked their lives to resist the tyranny of the Nazis who occupied their beloved Norway. It is based on fact with a few changes in detail to protect those involve
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Apr 10, 2010
Nightwing
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Nazi's come into Norway during World War 2 and they occupy Norway. The Norwegians are afraid their gold will be discovered and will use the gold to buy weapons, food, and other means of building their army. The Norwegians decide to take their gold to America. They have to get all the gold to a port without Nazi guards detecting them. The story is about the children of Norway smuggling the gold to the ship.
I liked this book because it was suspenseful and action packed. It quite possi More...
I liked this book because it was suspenseful and action packed. It quite possi More...
Dec 30, 2011
Melissa
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This was a great suspenseful read that is based on a true story from WWI. Would be a good book study for 5th grade, especially to tie in with Social Studies.
"In the bleak winter of 1900, Nazi troops parachuted into Peter Lindstrom's tiny Norwegian village and held it captive. Nobody thought the Nazis could be defeated--until Uncle Victor told Peter how the children could fool the enemy. It was a dangerous plan. They had to slip past Nazi guards with nine million dollars in gold More...
"In the bleak winter of 1900, Nazi troops parachuted into Peter Lindstrom's tiny Norwegian village and held it captive. Nobody thought the Nazis could be defeated--until Uncle Victor told Peter how the children could fool the enemy. It was a dangerous plan. They had to slip past Nazi guards with nine million dollars in gold More...
Dec 26, 2010
Martha
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Some friends sat around discussing books we read as kids. Three of us read Follow My Leader, and then we through out titles we also like: It's Like this Cat, The Ghosts Who Went to School, and this one, Snow Treasure which I had not read. It was an interesting take on children helping during World War II. I wish I had read this when I was younger as it would have added another layer to my childhood sleeding adventures.
Aug 09, 2011
Julie
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Great children's book for 6th-9th graders. It gave some insight to this adult on the German occupation of Norway and the scheme to remove 9 million in gold bullion for safety in the U.S. There is an introductory page "Is this story real?" and the author suggests that the involvement of the children in hiding and removing the gold bricks from Norway's Treasury in 1940 may not be [real]. But if it was, WOW! Heia, Norge!
Aug 01, 2011
Brenda
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As I looked at the cover of this book, I think it was one I read as a child and loved. Will let you know.
Yes, this IS the book I remember reading as a child. LOVED reading it again. She wrote another about kids in Czech children escaping communism also that I have requested from the library.
TERRI, do you remember reading this? If not, read it!!!
PS the other book's title is: All Aboard for Freedom.
Yes, this IS the book I remember reading as a child. LOVED reading it again. She wrote another about kids in Czech children escaping communism also that I have requested from the library.
TERRI, do you remember reading this? If not, read it!!!
PS the other book's title is: All Aboard for Freedom.
May 12, 2009
Banana
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Oh, this is such a good book! This group of kids is left with something -I'm not saying what- that is extremely valuable, and it's their job to get it past the German (I think they're German, correct me if I'm wrong) armies. They use their sleds. . . but I shouldn't say anything else or I'll ruin the whole thing. This is a wonderful book! You guys just have to read it!
Feb 06, 2009
Kursten
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This was a fun, easy read that Megan found on a book list. She loved it and I enjoyed it. There is plenty of adventure, bravery and loyalty. It is the story of Norway during a Nazi invasion and how the children bravely helped to rescue the city's gold. I believe it is based on fact but I never really researched it to know for sure.
Oct 11, 2011
Rebecca
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I put this under non-fiction, though it may not be a true story. I would like to think that there is truth too it. I would like to believe that they were blessed with an extended winter unlike any they could remember so that they were able to fulfill their mission.
Great story about hope and determination.
Loved it!
Great story about hope and determination.
Loved it!
Mar 15, 2009
Jennifer
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Great historical fiction novel. Kids will learn a little about what it was like during world war two as well as reading an entertaining story with lots of excitement and likeable characters both girls and boys. This book would work well as a read aloud or in reading groups. A fairly easy read all things considered.
Mar 14, 2008
Dan
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It's a good children's story, but although said to be based off a true story, this is somewhat unverifiable - there is no definite source or documentation to back up this claim. My book prefaces this subject with a small narrative of events that claims, "On June 28, 1940, the Norwegian freighter Bomma reached Baltimore with a cargo of gold bullion worth $9,000,000." After researching the topic somewhat a while ago, I remember searching for boats named Bomma and I think there was even
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Jan 06, 2010
Cindi
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Great little book. This story is probably not true, but it reads like it is and does give historical information about the Germans takeover of Norway. Very suspenseful, I think it would make a perfect read aloud and I think I will do just that. It's been a while since we've been reading chapter books aloud around here.
Aug 01, 2011
Michael
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A rather bland, but informative tale (maybe based on a true story) about a small Norwegian's town attempt to save millions of dollars in gold bullion. With the help of local school children and the cunning of a sea-faring mythical uncle, the town rallies together to save Norway from German control.
Jun 07, 2010
Etta
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This is an outstanding book, but I wonder how many young people read it anymore. Thrilling and touching, this is the true story of Norwegian children who help their little village of Riswky smuggle gold to be sent to America for safe-keeping from right under the noses of Nazi troups.
