Snow treasure

Marie McSwigan

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Snow treasure

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

"The Children of Riswyk": This subtitle highlights the central role of the children in the story, who are key to the gold smuggling operation. "Smuggling the Gold": This subtitle directly addresses the main plot point of the story, which is the children's mission to transport the gold past the German soldiers. "Norway's Secret Treasure": This subtitle emphasizes the importance of the gold to Norway and the secret nature of the operation.

by Marie McSwigan

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a group of brave kids had to save their country's gold from sneaky invaders? Imagine racing through snowy mountains, hiding treasure in the cold white snow, all while keeping a secret that could change everything. Can these daring children outsmart the enemy before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Set during World War II, this middle-grade novel follows Norwegian children who embark on a secret mission to protect their country's gold from Nazi forces. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, the story highlights themes of courage, teamwork, and historical conflict with mild peril appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

156 pages
ISBN
9780590339926
Pages
156
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1958
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945German OccupationChildrenHistorical FictionNorway