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Nora Buglon
Born (1896-04-28)April 28, 1896
Minnesota, U.S.
Died 1976
Occupation Author, Teacher, and World Traveler
Nationality Swedish
Genre Children's Literature
Notable works
Notable awards Newbery Medal
1933

Nora Burglon was an American writer who created many wonderful stories for young readers. She was born in Minnesota in 1896 and lived until 1976. Nora was known for her exciting adventure books. Many of her stories took place in different countries around the world.

Who Was Nora Burglon?

Nora Burglon grew up in Minnesota, a state in the United States. She was born on April 28, 1896. Her early life was spent in an Amish community. This unique upbringing might have given her a special view of the world.

Her Life as a Writer and Traveler

Nora Burglon was not just a writer. She was also a teacher and loved to travel the world. Her travels inspired many of her books. She wrote about places like Scandinavia (which includes countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark) and the Caribbean. This helped her readers learn about different cultures and places.

Books for Young Readers

Nora Burglon wrote many books, mostly for children. Her stories often featured adventures and explored new lands. One of her most famous books is Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia. This book was published in 1933. It tells a story set in the northern European region of Scandinavia.

Here are some of her other exciting books:

  • Ghost Ship: A Story of Norway (1936)
  • The Gates Swing In: A Story of Sweden (1937)
  • Sticks Across the Chimney: A Story of Denmark (1938)
  • Deep Silver: A Story of the Cod Banks (1938)
  • Lost Island (1939)
  • The Cuckoo Calls: A Story of Finland (1940)
  • Around the Caribbean (1941)
  • Shark Hole (1943)
  • Slave Girl (1947)
  • Christmas: A book of the Stories Old and New (1948)
  • A Christmas Medley (1983)
  • Diego Wins, and Other Caribbean Stories

A Special Award

In 1933, Nora Burglon's book, Children of the Soil, was recognized for its excellence. It was nominated for the Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal is a very important award for children's literature in the United States. Being nominated means her book was considered one of the best children's books of the year. This shows how much her stories were loved and respected.

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