Snow Treasure

This is a gem of a book! Written in 1945 and never out of print. We read this chapter book together as a family read aloud and couldn't put it down! True story about some Norwegian children who became unlikely heroes during WWII. Inspiring, funny, and action-packed. Highly recommend!

This was a delightful as well as an interesting historical read. The invasion of Norway by Nazi troops is not a story well-known, at least by Americans. We found this glimpse into a lesser known facet of the Second World War to be fascinating. Young Peter Lundstrom and his friends are not especially worried about the war coming to Norway - until Peter's uncle comes home early from fishing and begins to organize construction of air-raid shelters. More importantly to Peter, his father, a bank employee, wants Peter and his friends to help the adults with a thrilling adventure: the Norwegians must keep the country's treasury out of the hands of the Nazis! Peter and his school friends must follow to the letter the instructions given by the men, and keep their courage up in the face of the dreaded Nazi invasion. Only schoolchildren can pass under the radar of the Germans unobserved. So the children go out to sled every day - with a final total of 9 million dollars on their sleds! But there are difficulties. Nosy German soldiers. Thawing April weather. The fear of Uncle Victor being discovered and arrested, wherever he is hiding, before all of the gold can be loaded onto his boat. The fear of one or all of the children being taken prisoner themselves. And the children themselves - can they keep it up, under the strain of time, weight and worry? The book is not a perfect literary gem, but the writing is compelling and amusing; and while easy for the younger ones to understand, still makes a great read for an adult interested in World War II. Based on a true account told by a Norwegian captain who brought 9 millions dollars in gold bullion to an American port. Since the book was actually written during the war, some facts naturally had to be altered for the safety of those involved.

Great book for growing kids. Courage and adventure in a short true story. I'm planning on getting another copy.

This book has enchanted us for four generations. Kids, sledding, defeating Nazis; what’s not to like?

an adventure where children of certain age are the hero’s of the story. They used sleds and their imagination to save a nation's wealth in the face of grave danger.

This was a family read aloud, everyone enjoyed it! It is well-written, a good addition to any library or those looking for another perspective on WW2. From ages 5 to 40.

A classic true tale that children and adults will enjoy.

Great service. The book was very interesting and informative about a little known true story due WWII. Even though it is a children’s book. It is well written and very interesting even to an adult.

I really want to read it too!

Excellent seller. Snow Treasure: I read the book in my childhood and wanted to share it with my grandson. Yes, I did read it again and enjoyed it again. My grandson gets to read it on his summer holidays, coming up.

Papel de baixa qualidade, muito frágil para atender uma criança...

Very interesting believable story.

This was such an exciting & heart warming story for any age, loved the history & it showed what a great help children can be especially if they are willing to follow instructions!