See more ideas about snow, childrens books and books. This classic story of how a group of children outwitted the nazis and sent the treasure to america has captivated generations of readers. Do you have a favorite childrens book, one that has always stayed with you. 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. 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. 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. In the bleak winter of 19 0, nazi troops parachuted into peter lundstroms tiny norwegian village and held it captive. Publication date 1988 topics general, children s books ages 912 fiction publisher. Marie mcswigan, author of snow treasure, was born on may 22, 1896, in pittsburgh, pa, a dedicated writer, ms. 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 this study guides emphasizes the areas of comprehension, vocabulary. Snow treasure is a children s novel by marie mcswigan. 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. Author alwaysreading1 posted on december 4, 2018 december 4, 2018 categories fiction all types tags children s fiction, historic fiction, marie mcswigan, norway, world war ii leave a comment on snow treasure by marie mcswigan 1942 the white zone by carolyn marsden 2012.
Though the children and the village were never identified, the story is. Great books my books reading books kids reading guided reading country treasures children s literature literature circles books. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan summer of my german soldier by bette greene under a wartorn sky. This guide was updated and expanded in december of 2017. Nobody thought the nazis could be defeateduntil uncle victor told peter how the children could fool the enemy. I know i must have read more books in my childhood, but this is the only one i remember, and i remember it fondly. Sep 10, 2011 mooresville public library mooresville, indiana and cauli le chat video productions present a book trailer featuring the children s novel snow treasure, by marie mcswigan, which was based on a. A daring adventure based on a true story about a group of norwegian children who smuggled nine million dollars in gold past nazi sentries during world war ii. Publication date 1988 topics general, children s booksages 912 fiction publisher. 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 nation s gold reserves under the noses of the occupying german military during world war ii. It has lots of twists and you should read it amazing, i tell you.
Story tells of goldshipping during wwii baltimore sun. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan is a favorite of three generations in my family. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan 2006, paperback for sale. Jan 07, 2019 snow treasure crafts to go along with snow treasure by marie mcswigan. Nobody thought the nazis could be defeated until uncle victor told peter how the children could fool the enemy. 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. Marie mcswigan was an awardwinning author of children s books who lived in.
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. Marie mcswigan was an awardwinning author of childrens books who lived in pennsylvania. In this book, brave children help protect norway s gold during world war ii. Snow treasure book and crafts for ages 8 and up inner. This classic story of how a group of children outwitted the nazis and sent the treasure to america has captivated generations of. Marie mcswigan wrote ten children s books and the biography of st. When the nazis invade norway, a band of norwegian children from a small village are given the dangerous task of sneaking their countrys gold from a hidden cave a task that involves sledding the heavy gold bars down a mountain and right. I always wondered why some smart studio exec didnt make it into a movie. Who are the main characters in snow treasure answers.
Who made the ski and snowshoe trails to distract from the children s trails. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Do you have a favorite children s book, one that has always stayed with you. Nicholas of flue, switzerlands patron saint, and several. Snow treasure 9780142402245 by mcswigan, marie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Marie mcswigans exciting snow treasure is based on the tale a norwegian ship captain told as he unloaded a cargo of gold in baltimore. Introduce snow treasure by marie mcswigan by discussing the definition of an enemy and talking about the historical context of the book with these guiding activities. Eleven year old boy peter is confronted with the task of transporting millions of kroner worth of gold onto his uncles ship the cleng peerson to be transported to america so that the sardonic nazis dont steal it. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This book changed the way i think of what books to read now. List of books by author marie mcswigan thriftbooks. Winner of pacific northwest library association s young reader s choice award.
Click download or read online button to get snow treasure book now. Marie mcswigan books, biography, contact information. Based on a true story, this book is about the adventures of a group of children living in norway during world war ii. Marie mcswigan may 22, 1896 july 16, 1962 was a writer from pittsburgh, pa who is primarily known for her book snow treasure. She was an award winning writer of more than 10 children s books. Snow treasure is an exciting story of bravery and courage during the oppression of the holocaust. 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. 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. Will the village children be able to fool the suspicious nazis. Mcswigan wrote for pittsburgh newspapers and worked in publicity for many area institutions. With paul austad, tina austad, wilfred breistrand, james franciscus. Some of the published credits of marie mcswigan include snow treasure, snow treasure. Though the children and the village were never identified, the story is thought to be true by many. Marie mcswigan s exciting snow treasure is based on the tale a norwegian ship captain told as he unloaded a cargo of gold in baltimore.
Snow treasure is a childrens novel by marie mcswigan. Plot summary to keep their country s gold from the nazis, shortly after hitler s forces had taken over poland, the adults of riswyk, norway, hid it in a cave they made from snow and ice. In the bleak winter of 19 0, nazi troops parachuted into peter lindstrom s tiny norwegian village. In 1940, when the nazi invasion of norway reaches their village in the far north, twelveyearold peter and his friends use their sleds to transport nine million dollars worth of gold bullion past the german soldiers to the secret harbor where peters uncle keeps his ship.
They had to slip past nazi guards with nine million dollars in gold hidden on their sleds. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan book cover, description, publication. She died of leukemia in 1962 and is buried in pittsburgh. Buy snow treasure by marie mcswigan online at alibris. Her first book was a biography of the primitive painter john kane, who became popular after his death on account of mcswigans book. Snow treasure is based on events that were said to have actually taken place during world war ii. This classic book was a favorite for our family book club. Mcswigan, who had been a pittsburgh journalist and later was director of public relations for the university of pittsburgh, wrote in the book s foreword, this story is based on an actual happening. A gang of norwegian children do what norwegian children like best ski. Besides ten childrens books, she wrote two adult biographies. Based on a true story, snow treasure is a tale of heroism set in norway during world war ii. In 1942, childrens author marie mcswigan published a book called snow treasure. This is a true story that takes place during world war ii. Marie mcswigan is a published author of children s books.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Marie mcswigan wrote ten childrens books and the biography of st. Kids outsmarting the nazis would be perfect disney material. 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. Snow treasure download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. To edit or update the above biography on marie mcswigan, please log in or register. 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. 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.
To keep their countrys gold out of nazi hands, the children sledded thirteen tons of gold bricks down the mountain to a waiting ship. Summary in the bleak winter of 1940, nazi troops parachuted into peter lindstrom s tiny norwegian village and held it captive. Our recent family book club pick was a book that has been around for quite some time. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan if you want to teach social studies through language arts, here s a great historical fiction book to begin discussing world history. Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of several norwegian children.
Her most famous novel was snow treasure which was also made into a successful movie. Mooresville public library mooresville, indiana and cauli le chat video productions present a book trailer featuring the childrens novel snow. It is 1940 in norway, a neutral, peaceloving country that is invaded by nazi germany. Snow treasure marie mcswigan 1968 vintage kids book. Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of several norwegian children who use sleds to smuggle their country s gold bullion past german guards this study guides emphasizes the areas of comprehension, vocabulary. Author bio marie mcswigan was an awardwinning author of children s books who lived in pennsylvania. Marie mcswigan was an awardwinning author of children s books who lived in pennsylvania. The adventures of odysseus and the tale of troy by padraic colum, et al. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan, mary reardon, paperback. Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of several norwegian children who use sleds to smuggle their country s gold bullion past german guards to a waiting ship, the cleng peerson. It meant risking their country s treasureand their lives. Published in 1942, it has been in print ever since.
Shy hooks, the life of primitive painter john kane, and athlete of christ, the life of st. The norwegians and the germans have the main conflict in the book snow treasure by marie mcswigan. Explain that the book shows what people, even children, can accomplish in a time of need. It meant risking their countrys treasure and their lives. Buy a cheap copy of snow treasure book by marie mcswigan. Dutton childrens books, a division of penguin young readers group. When the germans start to enter norway during world war ii, the children of riswyk must secretly transport gold. Nobody thought the nazis could be defeateduntil uncle victor told peter how the children could fool.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Print word pdf take our free snow treasure quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your. They are actually rescuing norwegian gold from the nazi invaders. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan 2005, hardcover for sale.