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by Jean Betty Stuchner
Hardcover
Designated as fiction, experiences like the ones in this book really happened during World War II, but stories describing life in Scandinavia during the time of Nazi occupation generally went undocumented until recently and therefore their stories weren't well known. This story, somewhat reminiscent of Anne Frank, centers on a 10-year-old Danish boy, ... ... moreby Jean Betty Stuchner
Hardcover
Designated as fiction, experiences like the ones in this book really happened during World War II, but stories describing life in Scandinavia during the time of Nazi occupation generally went undocumented until recently and therefore their stories weren't well known. This story, somewhat reminiscent of Anne Frank, centers on a 10-year-old Danish boy, David, and his friend Elsa. The reader gets caught up in the intrigue and, along with David, tries to understand why life has changed so much since soldiers arrived in Copenhagen. David's parents, Jewish bakers in Copenhagen, are always worried. David's sister goes to school early, comes home late, or sometimes doesn't come home at all. The mandatory secrecy and silence of those times contribute to the reader's suspense, but also to David's frustration. Uncertainty and excitement are heightened as young David is asked to run a special errand, an errand that will change his life forever. A bonus recipe at the end of the book and illustrations by award-winning artist Cynthia Nugent help bring this secretive story to life. The recipe's special name, "Mama's Honey Cake Recipe for a Sweet New Year", reflects the optimism that kept the Jewish Danes going during these years. For ages 8 and up; 100 pages. -
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Inspired by rich sagas and infused with history, Leif — son of Erik the Red —Joins his father’s expeditions to Greenland and America, an unknown place to Europeans at that time. Leif, in fact, grew up in Greenland. This is a rich story generously illustrated with Nordic motifs. Written for children ... ... moreby Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Inspired by rich sagas and infused with history, Leif — son of Erik the Red —Joins his father’s expeditions to Greenland and America, an unknown place to Europeans at that time. Leif, in fact, grew up in Greenland. This is a rich story generously illustrated with Nordic motifs. Written for children but enjoyed by adults as well, this book has been considered one of the d’Aulaire’s finest works. The sagas of Old Norse and the history of Scandinavia were close to the authors’ hearts, and the reader is the benefactor. -
by Jane Shuter
Paperback
In the Picturing the Past series, this book explains exactly what the title implies. It has maps showing where they traveled, and photos of tools they used and modern copies of what their homes looked like. The book does a good job of explaining why the Vikings of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden had to take ... ... moreby Jane Shuter
Paperback
In the Picturing the Past series, this book explains exactly what the title implies. It has maps showing where they traveled, and photos of tools they used and modern copies of what their homes looked like. The book does a good job of explaining why the Vikings of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden had to take to the sea for a livelihood. Exploration and trade are featured in the book and accompanied by photos and sketches. Ages 7 to 9 years. Good for Elementary School Projects -
by Jaakko Alatalo (Sami)
Paperback
Subtitled from Dawn to Dusk in Lapland, follow along with Lina-Marja as she gets ready for school. Follow her through the school day until she returns home and visits her grandmother. She and her mother leave this home to go to another home where her father and brother have been working. Alatalo has ... ... moreby Jaakko Alatalo (Sami)
Paperback
Subtitled from Dawn to Dusk in Lapland, follow along with Lina-Marja as she gets ready for school. Follow her through the school day until she returns home and visits her grandmother. She and her mother leave this home to go to another home where her father and brother have been working. Alatalo has done a nice job of blending the older Lapland ways with the contemporary lifestyle of the Sami. Learn some Sami words, and about the region they live in. Beautiful colored photography. Ages 5 to 8. -
by Douglas "Dag" Rossman
Paperback
For the person who wants to learn more about where Dag Ormseeker traveled in The Dragonseeker Saga (see book above), or for those wanting to dig deeper into mythology. This is a concise, practical reference book about the people, places, and things unique to Norse mythology. It is an annotated ... ... moreby Douglas "Dag" Rossman
Paperback
For the person who wants to learn more about where Dag Ormseeker traveled in The Dragonseeker Saga (see book above), or for those wanting to dig deeper into mythology. This is a concise, practical reference book about the people, places, and things unique to Norse mythology. It is an annotated dictionary of the mythological beings and magical implements mentioned in the Eddas, the tales of Viking Age Scandinavia. -
by Kirsten Sevig
This is a coloring book plus! This fun 48 page book includes great tidbits about Norwegian crafts, recipes, songs, and traditions. It is a great introduction to the Norwegian people and lifestyle. Children (and adults) can color images of Norway's fjords, farms, costumes, towns, Vikings, and trolls as they learn about holidays, "rosemaling", ... ... moreby Kirsten Sevig
This is a coloring book plus! This fun 48 page book includes great tidbits about Norwegian crafts, recipes, songs, and traditions. It is a great introduction to the Norwegian people and lifestyle. Children (and adults) can color images of Norway's fjords, farms, costumes, towns, Vikings, and trolls as they learn about holidays, "rosemaling", goat cheese, and stave churches. Ages 5 - 12. -
by Lois Lowry
Paperback
For Annemarie, life in Copenhagen is a complicated mix of ordinary home and school life, food shortages, and the constant presence of Nazi soldiers. To her courage is something dragon-slaying knights do in the bedtime stories, but soon Annemarie's bravery is tested. Set in 1943 when Nazis occupied Denmark, 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen is asked ... ... moreby Lois Lowry
Paperback
For Annemarie, life in Copenhagen is a complicated mix of ordinary home and school life, food shortages, and the constant presence of Nazi soldiers. To her courage is something dragon-slaying knights do in the bedtime stories, but soon Annemarie's bravery is tested. Set in 1943 when Nazis occupied Denmark, 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen is asked to perform a heroic deed and aid her uncle. "How brave are you, little Annemarie?" Uncle Henrik asks, and thus the story's action begins. Through Annemarie's eyes, the reader learns about the Danish Resistance and how they smuggled nearly 7000 people across the sea to Sweden. Lowry has taken adult themes such as loyalty, friendship, and courage and put them into a child's perspective. This book won Lowry the Newbery Medal and the ALA's Notable Children's Book Award, and was declared by the School Library Journal as the Best Book of the Year. This book pairs well with A Faraway Island listed above. For ages 10 and up. -
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Ola is the enchanting story of a dauntless Norwegian boy who takes off skiing one day and ends up having many unusual adventures before returning home. He meets new friends, joins a merry wedding party, encounters a howling dragon, skis to the Arctic region, gets caught in a tree, and ... ... moreby Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Ola is the enchanting story of a dauntless Norwegian boy who takes off skiing one day and ends up having many unusual adventures before returning home. He meets new friends, joins a merry wedding party, encounters a howling dragon, skis to the Arctic region, gets caught in a tree, and learns bits of folklore from fishermen in the far north while pulling codfish from the icy waters. The book, Ola, is both a glimpse of life as it once was in Norway and a tribute to the d’Aulaire’s zest for living. First published in 1932, this book has been the delight of several generations. “I remember well reading the names of Ola’s new friends, “Siri and Turi, Randi and Guri, Mari and Kari and Gro” to my children and now grandchildren. In a rhythmical fashion, I can have the best accent and can really roll the Rs.” SN -
by Kathy Allert
In addition to four Swedish costumes and four Norwegian "bunader," the two paper dolls -- Karen and Lars-Erik -- have eight more colorful Scandinavian costumes to choose from including ones from Finland, Lappland, Denmark, Iceland and Greenland. Ages 3 - 10. ... moreby Kathy Allert
In addition to four Swedish costumes and four Norwegian "bunader," the two paper dolls -- Karen and Lars-Erik -- have eight more colorful Scandinavian costumes to choose from including ones from Finland, Lappland, Denmark, Iceland and Greenland. Ages 3 - 10. -
by Dr. Kristoffer Paulson
Rural Route Bookstore is the only distributor of this book in the United States. ... moreby Dr. Kristoffer Paulson
Rural Route Bookstore is the only distributor of this book in the United States. -
by Margi Preus
Paperback
This wonderful story was inspired by the real-life adventures of a Norwegian WW II spy, Erling Storrusten, whom the award-winning author Preus interviewed. In the retelling, Preus gives us the story of a 14-year-old Norwegian boy named Espen. After Nazi Germany invades and occupies Norway, Espen and his friends are swept up in the ... ... moreby Margi Preus
Paperback
This wonderful story was inspired by the real-life adventures of a Norwegian WW II spy, Erling Storrusten, whom the award-winning author Preus interviewed. In the retelling, Preus gives us the story of a 14-year-old Norwegian boy named Espen. After Nazi Germany invades and occupies Norway, Espen and his friends are swept up in the resistance movement. Espen gets his start delivering illegal newspapers, graduates to the role of courier, and finally becomes a spy, dodging the Gestapo along the way. During five years under the Nazi regime, he gains—and loses—friends, falls in love, and makes one small mistake that threatens to catch up with him as he sets out to escape on skis over the mountains to Sweden. Preus incorporates archival photographs and other images, maps, and an informative epilogue and Author’s Note. She also recommends four other WW II Scandinavian-related books for young readers. Rural Route Bookstore offers all four of these on this same section. Ages 10 to 14, Lexile 730L.
