They not only relate to the characters, but they get the chance to learn about world war ii in the process. Norwegian children smuggle gold from a cave onto a ship bound for the united states to avoid the money falling into the hands of the nazi invaders. It was the recipient of the young readers choice award in 1945. 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. As a leader of the young norwegian childrens club he has to make hard choices that even endanger his own life. Inspired by a true story, stealing freedom is the riveting novel of a young slave girls harrowing escape to freedom on the underground railroad. Tell students that they will read a book called snow treasure, a story about how the. What did peters father do that he had never done before when peter told him that the had seen uncle victor. Snow treasure is also full of adventure and danger that will enthrall older children. My kabob keep a book onboard independent reading program revolves around bonus novels on the students bingo card. Snow treasure by marie mcswigana discussion guide and. 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 nations gold reserves under the noses of the occupying german military during world war ii. Ginevra king was born into a family of a rich chicago businessman. Peter lundstrom is the main protagonist of the story.
This wasnt one of the best books i have read about norway in wwii, and while i still like the idea of the story, i just dont like the actual story as enthusiastically as i. Oct 20, 2017 based on the bestselling 2007 norwegian crime novel by jo nesbo, the snowman, a terse tale of gruesome deaths coinciding with snowfall, hits theaters on oct. Narrator john mcdonoughs stirring performance captures the tension and adventure as peter and his friends. Record the proper heading for the days assignment before recording answers. A story of 40 children who save their country riswyk, norway by carrying 75 lbs of gold on their sleds everyday, doesnt exactly spell out true story, but it does make the cut for a story that all students learn to love. The norwegians and the germans have the main conflict in the book snow treasure by marie mcswigan. Jun 14, 2010 a story of 40 children who save their country riswyk, norway by carrying 75 lbs of gold on their sleds everyday, doesnt exactly spell out true story, but it does make the cut for a story that all students learn to love. He is almost years old, tall, and has a leadership. It rained so much, the water levels rose, which allowed uncle victor to keep his boat afloat. The author, marie mcswigan writes, this story is based on an actual happening. They liked each other right away, and their romance developed very fast and lasted for 2 years, but then ginevra married the son of one of her fathers partners and told francis about it in a letter. He is a natural choice to lead and organize the children to accomplish their task. Author mark greenwood and illustrator andrew mclean, are an awardwinning team who have brought to life the inspirational true story of a book that.
They are actually rescuing norwegian gold from the nazi invaders. This true story of children smuggling gold out of norway under the noses of their nazi occupiers left such an impression on me as a 6th grader, i sought it out 50 years later to give to my granddaughter. Treasures of the snow is a childrens story book by patricia st. Randi kolstad in snow treasure 1968 wilfred breistrand in snow treasure 1968 roald oyen in snow treasure 1968 ilona rodgers in. Snow treasure level h readers reading with history. Fran from dodgeball is actually a total bombshell in real life. This wasnt one of the best books i have read about norway in wwii, and while i still like the idea of the story, i just dont like the actual story as enthusiastically as i used to. 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. Summary in the bleak winter of 1940, nazi troops parachuted into peter. When i read the book, it said it was based on a true story. There are still questions to whether this story is true or not. Based on a true story, this world war ii novel would be considered historical fiction now. 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.
To ask other readers questions about snow treasure, please sign up. Published in 1942, it has been in print ever since. What is uncle victors plan in snow treasure answers. Her most famous novel was snow treasure which was also made into a successful movie.
Though the children and the village were never identified, the story is thought to be true by many. It was produced, directed, and cowritten by irving jacoby with marie mcswigan. Snow treasure novel quiz, snow treasure novel test by. Although the characters in mcswigans snow treasure are fictional, the general story was based on.
Hatred and racism are central themes in snow treasure. It is 1940 in norway, a neutral, peaceloving country that is invaded by nazi germany. 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. Originally published by cssm in 1950, it has been reprinted over a dozen times by various publishers, including braille versions published by the royal national institute for the blind in 1959 and by the queensland braille writing association in 1996. When i was about 10 years old, i first read this book and loved it. The book says that it is based on true events that are believed to have taken place in norway during wwii. What these disney characters were supposed to look like youtube.
Snow treasure by marie mcswigan is a wonderful book about brave kids who take on adult responsibilities during dangerous times. Disney has been making animated feature films since 1937s snow white and the seven dwarfs. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the bleak winter of 19 0, nazi troops parachuted into peter lundstroms tiny norwegian village and held it captive. Talk about the characters who had to deal with real or imaginary enemies. He is almost years old, tall, and has a leadership quality about him. Snow treasure by marie mcswigan, mary reardon, paperback.
Buy a cheap copy of snow treasure book by marie mcswigan. 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. This true story of children smuggling gold out of norway under the noses of their nazi occupiers left such an. With paul austad, tina austad, wilfred breistrand, james franciscus. Why is norway trying to get the gold out of the county. Set in nazioccupied norway during world war ii, it recounts the story of. Jul 27, 2019 disney has been making animated feature films since 1937s snow white and the seven dwarfs.
The main character, peter lindstrom, is brave, obedient and resourceful. This classic story of how a group of children outwitted the nazis and sent the treasure to america has captivated generations of readers. The book is often described as being based on a true story. After reading a bonus novel, the student fills out an info sheet and takes a tf quiz. The main character of snow treasure is twelve year old peter lundstrom who lives in a small norwegian town near the arctic circle. At the age of 16, she was sledding with her friends and met then 18yearold francis scott fitzgerald.
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. My name is ramy,and im doing a report onsnow treasuresnow treasure is. The main characters are a girl named annette burnier and a boy named lucien morel. Snow treasure was written in 1942, after marie mcswigan read a. I read the book in my childhood and wanted to share it with my grandson. She died of leukemia in 1962 and is buried in pittsburgh. Snow treasure is richly illustrated with a number of black and white illustrations by mary a. Good, adventurous book based on a true story during the second world war. Even though the characters are left somewhat twodimensional, they never appear to be uninvolved in fact, they are frequently seen as heroes.
In the decades that followed, weve come to expect specific things from the latest disney movie. Many of maries later books of juvenile fiction took characters and situations. 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. An excellent adventure story of boys and girls helping in the war effort and making a real difference. Snow treasure comprehension questions related study materials. A gang of norwegian children do what norwegian children like best ski.
A teachers guide to the holocaust is based on the book snow treasure. Reardon in what appears to be either pencil or charcoal. Peter and his friends are easy to relate to and seem like typical kids you would find anywhere. May 24, 20 snow treasure is richly illustrated with a number of black and white illustrations by mary a. Peter lundstrom leads the children of riswyk, with the help of his sister, lovisa, and friends helga and michael, to transport. 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 ready to take the gold for safekeeping in the united states. Snow treasure and pimpernel gold lesas book critiques. Treasures of the snow is a novel written by patricia st. Her first book was a biography of the primitive painter john kane, who became popular after his death on account of mcswigans book. Based on a true account told by a norwegian captain who brought 9 millions dollars in gold bullion to an american port. Snow treasure is a childrens novel by marie mcswigan.
Snow treasure by marie mcswigan chapters before you read the chapters. Marie mcswigans exciting snow treasure is based on the tale a norwegian ship captain told as he unloaded a cargo of gold in baltimore. Explain that the book shows what people, even children, can accomplish in a time of need. In the decades that followed, weve come to expect specific things from the. Marie mcswigans snow treasure is listed on my profile as one of my favorite books. Names, the date, the book title, and the chapters in the assignment.
This is a classic story of sisterly love, compassion and goodness. In return, they get to add extra pages to fulfill their reading contract and a place on their bi. 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. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. 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. Since the book was actually written during the war, some facts naturally had to be altered for the safety of those involved. Nov 14, 2014 the original on snow treasure is 1942. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. See more ideas about childrens books, books and historical fiction.
Snow treasure here is how to complete the reading assignments for snow treasure. Snow treasure 10 questions by shelleylove last updated. My children enjoyed it, but i wonder if its simple plot and characters will satisfy kids. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. Set in norway at the beginning of world war ii, it is the story of the people of the. A story of vicious revenge and hard repentanceannette and. The movie starred paul austad as peter lundstrom and tina austad as peters sister. She was an award winning writer of more than 10 childrens books. Juvenile fiction, fiction, courage, world war, 19391945, history. 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. Prezi s director of product marketing on working from home and finding balance. Peter lundstrom, the main character, is a twelveyearold boy whose father is the. Great books my books reading books kids reading guided reading country treasures childrens literature literature circles livros.