Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia

Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia

Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia is a children's novel by Nora Burglon. Set in Sweden in the early 1900s, it tells the story of a poor family whose ability and hard work brings them success.[1] The novel, illustrated by Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, was first published in 1932 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1933.[2]

References

  1. ^ 1933 Newbery books
  2. ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal.cfm. Retrieved 2009-12-30. 



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