Near the Top of the World: Stories of Norway, Sweden & Denmark by Nelle E. Moore is a collection of tales and narratives that take readers on a journey through the Nordic countries. The book offers an introduction to the cultures, customs, and folklore of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark through a series of stories that blend history, mythology, and adventure. Moore highlights the beauty and mystery of the northern regions, immersing readers in tales of Viking heritage, Scandinavian legends, an...

About noon, one day late in January, a group of school children dressed in warm coats, caps, and mittens stood in the snow eagerly waiting for something. Suddenly one of the big boys pulled a rope that sent the flag to the top of its pole. There it waved a greeting as over the edge of the earth peeped the sun! While the children watched, the rim of gold became half a round ball. Then it began to drop and in an hour no part of that ball could be seen in the sky. Those children live in a tow...