The Coal Thief
by Alane Adams (Author) Lauren Gallegos (Illustrator)
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
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A beautiful book in so many ways, The Coal Thief will leave an impression on many hearts for a long time to come. —Foreword Reviews
JUV024000 - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Country Life
JUV039100 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Peer Pressure
JUV041050 - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation | Railroads & Trains
Pennsylvania
Juvenile works
Children
Farm life
Coal-fired furnaces
