| The Coal Thief Contributor(s): Adams, Alane (Author), Gallegos, Lauren (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1940716276 ISBN-13: 9781940716275 Publisher: Sparkpress OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Railroads & Trains - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Country Life |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2015949809 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 10.3" W x 8.3" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Brrr! Georgie wakes up to a freezing morning in 1920s Pennsylvania and gets the bad news that there is no coal to heat the farmhouse--and he knows there is no money to buy more, either. Just after he finds this out, along comes his friend Harley, who drags him off on an adventure to find some mysterious "black gold." Before Georgie can catch his breath, he's in a pile of trouble--all the way up to his ears! Take a trip back in time and join Georgie in this heartwarming tale of mischief made and lessons learned in America's storied past. USA Best Book Awards: Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction, Finalist |
Contributor Bio(s): Adams, Alane: - Alane Adams is a children's author, professor, and literacy advocate. She is the author of the Legends of Orkney fantasy mythology series for tweens; she also writes Early American picture books for young children. Adams lives in Southern California. |