Danger at the Breaker

by Catherine A. Welch, Andrea Shine (Illustrator)

Because of family need, an eight-year-old coal miner's son in 1885 leaves school to work at the mines, where he learns about the dangers of a coal mine on his first day on the job

Genres: Childrens

46 pages, Library Binding

First published December 1, 1991

Reviews

[Scott Hayden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great children's introduction to coal mining the old fashion way. A young boy is the main character, starting his first day of work in a coal mine.

[Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another interesting read in the On My Own History series. We prefer the ones about real people. This title was about real situations but fictional people.

My six year old said it was interesting but also kind of boring. 🤷‍♀️😂 Honestly, this wasn't one of the more interesting titles of the series.

We learned what life was like in the early days of mining towns. This story followed a young boy on his first day working at the mines.

[Miss Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

gr 2-4 48pgs

1885, Pennsylvania. Working in the coal mine is dirty and dangerous. Despite his mother's wish that he continue school, 8 year old Andrew's family need the money he can earn sorting coal in the breaker. When there is a mine accident, Andrew is scared. Did his father make it out?


Happy ending. Great illustrations.