Snow treasures by marie mcswigan summary example

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 nation's gold reserves under the noses of the occupying German military during World War II.

The novel begins by introducing four children: Peter (13), Lovisa (10), Michael (12), and Helga (11). They are playing in the snow, which has remained later into the season than usual, when they see Peter's Uncle Victor and his first mate, Rolls, coming over the hill from the seaport.

They all wave enthusiastically, but are concerned when Victor hardly acknowledges them.

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This is unusual for Peter's normally gregarious Uncle.

Later that night Peter tells his father at dinner time that he's seen Victor and that Victor is back from tending his nets at sea. Peter is shocked that his father doesn't finish his meal, but leaves abruptly to find Victor.

Later that night, Peter is wakened by voices in the front room. He