Snow treasure: The rescue of the hidden gold - Softcover
Snow Treasure [the rescue of the hidden gold] -Peter is just your average Norwegian kid. He enjoys sledding in the snow, the occasional snowball fight, and hanging out with his friends and neighbors. Then the Nazis come. It's 1940 and Norway has been invaded by a particularly nasty enemy. This wouldn't be such a problem if Norway were a poor nation. Unfortunately they have gold bullion in their banks worth roughly $9,000,000. It would be great if the bank could get the unprocessed gold to a cargo ship waiting by the sea, but any form of transportation used would probably get searched by the invading army. But what if the carriers were the most innocent available? What if the children were put to use? Before Peter and his friends know it they're running a dangerous mission right under the noses of the Nazis. But will the Nazis ever figure out what exactly is going on? And, almost more importantly, will the snow last?
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Marie McSwigan was an award-winning author of children's books who lived in Pennsylvania.
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This beautiful and thrilling story written in 1942 is set in Norway. As the Nazis move closer to the country, it is decided that something must be done to keep Norwegian gold from the enemy. Children are the only ones who can go about their daily lives without arousing suspicion. Narrator McDonough uses restraint as he retells this compelling story about REAL heros and heroines. The pace of the story and McDonough's style keep the listener on edge as the children hide gold bricks in the snowmen they are building right under the German noses. McDonough's mature and accentless voice is perfect since the story is filled with many nationalities and ages. A superb choice for older children and anyone interested in WWII lore. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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- PublisherScholastic Book Services
- Publication date1958
- ISBN 10 0590031325
- ISBN 13 9780590031325
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages156
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Snow Treasure [the rescue of the hidden gold]
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Scholastic Book Services
(1958)
ISBN 10: 0590031325
ISBN 13: 9780590031325
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