Children of the Soil

Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia
AuthorNora Burglon
IllustratorEdgar Parin D'Aulaire
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherDoubleday
Publication date1932
Publication placeUnited States

Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia is a 1932 children's novel written by Nora Burglon and illustrated by Edgar Parin D'Aulaire. Set in Sweden in the early 1900s, it tells the story of a poor family, Nicolina, her brother Gulklumpen, and their mother, Olina, whose ability and hard work bring them success.[1] [2] The book received a Newbery Honor in 1933.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
  2. ↑ "1933" Archived 2012-01-11 at the Wayback Machine. Newbery by Year. Your Kids Library. David Ross (c) 2003–2007. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
  3. ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
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