Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community May 19, 2001
Pros: Good account of history
Cons: none
Summary:
This gem of a book, based on real events, tells us the perilous story of how the Norwegians saved $9 million of their treasury from falling into German hands during World War II. And not just any Norwegians, but children, played the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 5, 2007
Pros: Fantastic story of children thrust into a life or death situation.
Cons: Can be a little hard to follow at times.
Summary: How many of you ever dreamed of being a hero when you were growing up? If you were like me, you did it on many occasions. Mare McSwigan's book, Snow Treasure, is a tale of that very thing- children that become heroes to their country. The genre of the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 22, 2004
Pros: The writing style is very suspenseful.
Cons: Everything happened so smoothly that it was almost hard to believe.
Summary: When I read Snow Treasure at age nine, I was simply stunned. I had never thought that children could successfully smuggle 9 million pounds of gold past the Nazi troops right under their noses. The story is about the successful attempt to save ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 16, 2000
Pros: historical,shows age doesn't impact heroism
Cons: you may need to have an understanding of Scandinavian landforms and climate to fully understand the story.
Summary: The setting is in the Scandinavian Countries. The book presents the concept of fjords and landlocked in shipping. The book is well written. The book involves the child reader in the idea that age is not a barrier to heroism,patriotic pride, and the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 1, 2000
Pros: Details, details, details!
Cons: complex
Summary: I think that Snow Treasure should be in every classroom. I was always in suspence and I couldn't put it down. The book takes place in Norway and the main characters are kids! And, all, not just part of the book, kept me in suspence. I think that the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2000
Pros: ??
Cons: boring, not a well told story
Summary: I read "Snow Treasure" because my daughter is in a "Battle of the Books" competition and I am helping out the team. I needed to read the book to help come up with questions to help them prepare. I struggled to get through this ... read more
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