by Susan Campbell Bartoletti (Author)
Inspired by her in-laws' recollections of working in coal country, Susan Campbell Bartoletti has gathered the voices of men, women, and children who immigrated to and worked in northeastern Pennsylvania at the turn of the century. The story that emerges is not just a story of long hours, little pay, and hazardous working conditions; it is also the uniquely American story of immigrant families working together to make a new life for themselves. It is a story of hardship and sacrifice, yet also of triumph and the fulfillment of hopes and dreams.
Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.4 x 7.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 27, 1999
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (1999)
Award: Carolyn W. Field Award (1997)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Growing Up in Coal Country
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.8
Point Value: 3