The Coal Thief

Written by Alane Adams · Illustrated by Lauren Gallegos

A boy's quest for 'black gold' leads to unexpected trouble in 1920s Pennsylvania.

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32 pages· 927 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1920s Pennsylvania, young Georgie faces a freezing farmhouse with no coal and no money. When his friend Harley proposes a daring quest for 'black gold,' Georgie finds himself swept into an adventure that spirals into chaos. As they navigate this historical landscape, will they uncover the treasure they seek, or will their mischief lead to more than they bargained for? Join Georgie in a heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure, and the lessons learned along the way.

From the publisher

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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