i bought this book many years ago in spring valley. it's stamped on the inside front cover with "green meadow waldorf school." it must have been in their library. it has sat on our bookshelf for quite a number of years! i finally pulled it off the other day. this morning we sat in bed to read and couldn't put it down. what a fun book! during the beginning of world war ii, children in northern norway attempt to transfer gold bullion from their sleds to a waiting ship docked in the fjord which would take the gold out of the country. the author weaves an exciting tale of adventure while showing some of the frightening aspects of war, and how one can rise to the occasion to be brave while recognizing that the enemy is just as human as one's self. we read longer than we should have . . and had to hurry over some other chores, but it was a great morning.
for dinner i managed to put together pasta e fagioli con cavolo (pasta and beans with kale). i finished it before chanda and i left for her dance class, and picked up a whole wheat italian bread from food emporium to go with it. right now i have a sour dough bread rising. the warmer weather is good only for making my bread rise! otherwise, i'd be happier with colder weather. i find the up and down temperatures a bit disconcerting. right now i have a bit of a cold, so i should go and get some sleep.
Gorgeous food as always, makes my mouth water! That book looks very interesting, might see if I can get hold of a copy. Benedict and I are sharing "Swallows and Amazons" at the moment, he's loving it.
ReplyDeleteChanda was right to add the cornflour to thicken, we make custard now and then as a treat. Even though I give insulin to compensate, sugary products cause problems with blood sugars.
Thanks for you loving and encouraging words on a recent blog post.
Love and hugs San xx
Our library has this book. I saw it under "snow books" when I looked for books for Veronika in the catalog, but didn't pay much attention to it because it was for older children. I'll check it out now!
ReplyDeletehi san, you're welcome. yes, the custard was delicious. we'll have to make it more often. i loved reading swallows and amazons with the girls. they're such fun books!
ReplyDeletehello eva! i tend to think it should be fine for the little ones, also. you could give it a quick skim and see what you think. the next one, all aboard for freedom, is only available "in library." i'll have to find it used.
I have to see if our library system has the next one. Do you know about AddAll, Paperbackswap, and bookfinder? That's where I find cheap books.
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