The Gate Swings In: A Swedish Tale by Nora Burglon, Updated by Reg Down
SWEDISH CULTURE AND A WISH COME TRUE
In The Gate Swings In, Minda is an orphan, taken in by her practical and less-than-enthusiastic Aunt. Minda and her crafty goat struggle to find a place to call home-and to get the money her aunt insists she must earn for her school clothes and shoes.
She tries being a servant and house-help, an entrepreneur, even a herd-girl up on the mountains, but nothing comes easy. And yet there is much joy and adventure in her endeavors. During her daily struggles, she meets a young widow, the Mistress of Dalstorp, and together they face the world. Finally, Minda has the life she’s been wishing for.Â
The Gate Swings In captures the mood, culture and wisdom of the Swedish folk. It is a perfect complement to Nora Burglon’s much loved Danish tale, Sticks across the Chimney.
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DETAILS
- The Gate Swings In: A Story of Sweden
- Written by Nora Burglon, illustrated by Julie Marino and edited by Reg Down.
- Published by Pied Piper Press, September 23, 2012.Â
- Grades 4th to 6th, Ages 9-12
- 0.38″ H x 9.02″ L x 5.98″ W (0.54 lbs) 178Â pages
- Softcover
- Swedish culture, Scandinavian Culture, Action, Adventure, Historical Fiction
