Book description
An actual incident in which Norwegian children smuggled gold past the Nazis is the basis for this story of courage and patriotism
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1 author picked Snow Treasure as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you’ve read this, you’ll nod your head in agreement. If not, what are you waiting for? This novel was first published in 1942 and has remained in print ever since. Germany invaded neutral Norway on April 9, 1940, with massive, overwhelming forces, but was resisted from the start. I often read Snow Treasure aloud to students, hanging on every page-turn just as my students do. I always make it clear that this is a fictionalized account of the daring (and true) escape of Norway’s king and cabinet, along with their national treasure, which allowed them to continue the fight…
From Sandy's list on young characters with courage and resistance in WWII.
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