Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia is a children's novel by Nora Burglon, published by Doubleday, Doran & Co. in 1932 with illustrations by Edgar Parin D'Aulaire. Set in Sweden in the early 1900s, it tells the story of a poor family whose ability and hard work brings them success. Burglon was a runner-up for the 1933 Newbery Medal recognizing the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children". References External links Nora Burglon at Library of Congress Authorities With links to 5 catalog records and 5 more "from old catalog". Nora Burglon at WorldCat Nora Burglon at WorldCat, second listing Records for Nora Burglon have not been integrated by libraries. Listings may or may not cover multiple people named Nora Burglon. 1932 American novels American children's novels Newbery Honor-winning works Novels set in Sweden Novels set in the 1900s Doubleday, Doran books 1932 children's books