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In the harsh winter of 1940, a small Norwegian village falls under the control of Nazi troops. Facing overwhelming odds, the villagers, led by Peter Lindstrom, hear from Uncle Victor the daring idea that the children can trick the enemy into thinking the treasure is left behind. Their mission is to slip past the guards and carry the gold, worth nine million dollars, concealed on sleds across the snow. The plan is fraught with danger, testing the courage of the young and the resolve of the village as they risk everything to save their homeland.
First publish date: 1942
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marie McSwigan
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