Questions About A Coal Miner's Bride: The Diary of Anetka Kaminska, Lattimer, Pennsylvania, 1896 (Dear America)

by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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Is this book based off a true story?

Liz No, but it's crafted around real historical events. …moreNo, but it's crafted around real historical events. (less)

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Did you think this is a good book for a 5th grader with an 8th grade reading level?

Liz I'd say, absolutely. I read this book long before I was in 8th grade, and loved it. (And I was always somewhat behind for my age.) …moreI'd say, absolutely. I read this book long before I was in 8th grade, and loved it. (And I was always somewhat behind for my age.) (less)

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Any non-cheesy historical fiction romance novels? I loved Anetka's story and have struggled to find books semi-similar to this one since reading it. If you have ANY suggestions whatsoever, I'd love to see them! :)

Kimberly 🌻 Amy Harmon’s historical fiction is lovely! A nice amount of romance that is not “bodice ripping romance.” My favorites by her are What the Wind Knows …moreAmy Harmon’s historical fiction is lovely! A nice amount of romance that is not “bodice ripping romance.” My favorites by her are What the Wind Knows (Ireland, early 1900’s but with time travel- so Irish Outlander), Where the Lost Wonder (Oregon Trail) and From Sand and Ash (WW2)(less)

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how do you tell good reads that you read this book?

Jessy You click the drop down arrow next to the button that says “want to read” under the book title at the top of the page and a drop down menu appears. An…moreYou click the drop down arrow next to the button that says “want to read” under the book title at the top of the page and a drop down menu appears. An option should be “read”.(less)

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Is there anything in this book that my 3rd grader should avoid reading?

Cait Not really ... there's like one sentence the morning after the wedding where she says married life isn't what she expected in reference to sex, but it…moreNot really ... there's like one sentence the morning after the wedding where she says married life isn't what she expected in reference to sex, but it's so painfully un-explicit that I barely even noticed it until rereading the book in eighth grade. A third grader would not think anything of it, or even know what it was referring to. (less)

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