Book Review
Snow Treasure
Based on actual events, this thrilling story of children's bravery in the face of a powerful enemy has been continuously in print since its first publication in 1942.
During the German occupation of Norway, the children of the small town of Riswyk set out to save the community's gold from the Nazis who have seized control of the area. Using their sleds, the children smuggle thousands of pounds of gold bullion down a mountain to a waiting ship bound for the United States. In doing so they must pass by the Nazi guards. Day after day the children make their dangerous journey, avoiding detection until one final, daring confrontation with the Nazis.
I enjoyed this book. I do not know as much history about how the war raged across the Scandinavian countries. Reading about how using the skill of cross country skiing to outsmart the enemy and the use of snow was very interesting.
This sounds so interesting...Now I want to know what ended up happening..I'll have to read this.. And it's the perfect time of the year for a good read that includes snow and sledding. Have a good one Carla.
ReplyDeleteI love ❤️ music 🎶 🎵 and things from the 1940s. Thank you so much for sharing 😊 ❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and with you loving cross country skiing this was a perfect read to enjoy. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteGood grief! And their parents let them do this? Maybe they were orphans? Sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat sounding book since it was based on true events. I feel like I've heard so many different stories of how countries reacted and various people within them thwarted or tried to thwart the Third Reich. But I'd heard nothing about this. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI will need to find this book and reading about these children's daring adventure. Never knew about this. Janice
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book. I'm going to see if our library has a copy.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I love reading historical books about the previous wars of resistance as well as resilience. I’ll have to check that out. Quisling was a traitor who worked with the Nazis occupying Norway.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful book and an interesting story! I want to know how it ended now.
ReplyDeleteCarla I'm about to order this from Thriftbooks for Dagny, for Christmas, based on your review! Thank you! I think she will love this book! xoxo 🏴☠️
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really interesting Carla. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love WWII stories, I need to read this...thank you for sharing. How interesting!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I have never heard of that book. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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