The Coal Thief
The Coal Thief by Alane Adams is a children’s picture book published by SparkPress on November 17, 2015. This 32-page story transports readers to 1920s Pennsylvania, where young Georgie faces the challenge of a freezing morning without coal to heat his farmhouse. Accompanied by his friend Harley, Georgie embarks on an adventure to discover the elusive “black gold,” leading him into unexpected trouble.
In this engaging narrative, readers will experience themes of mischief and the lessons learned during Georgie’s escapades. The book explores social themes relevant to its historical context, including peer pressure and the struggles of childhood in a bygone era. With its vivid storytelling, The Coal Thief invites young readers to reflect on the past while enjoying a tale filled with adventure and camaraderie.
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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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