Description …The interweaving of an exciting mystery and the adventures of surviving on the farm with tales of Danish Viking life and lore is irresistible to both children and adults. Brought back for all of us after too many years out of print, this is a book to welcome warmly back into our homes, classrooms and hearts! Sticks across the Chimney is a wonderful addition to any child’s library and an exceptional book to offer 4th graders during the Nordic myths blocks of the Waldorf curriculum. — Waldorf Books Richly layered with mystery and intrigue, Sticks Across the Chimney: A Story of Denmark, tells a captivating story of two Danish children and their widowed mother struggling to survive on a dilapidated farm. The mother’s positive beliefs combined with the children’s wit, compassion and creativity influence events and touch everyone around them. When young Siri, Erik and their widowed mother buy a deserted farm with an ancient Viking grave mound on the land, they have no idea of the challenges and adventures that await them. First they must use their wits and humor to survive without money, as well as deal with superstitious townspeople. Later they participate in mysterious and exciting events that lead to the opening of the mound and the discovery of unbelievable ancient Viking treasures. Scandinavian author Nora Burglon skillfully weaves Viking history, folklore, and archeology among the story fibers, bringing ancient sagas alive in fascinating detail. She writes authentically of rural Denmark in the 20th century, offering a rare understanding of the spiritual importance of land and sea in the everyday life of the people. Burglon is author to several other books, including Children of the Soil: The Story of Scandinavia, which received a Newbery Honor Award.
