Digging a Hole to Heaven

Name: Digging a Hole to Heaven
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419707308
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By S. D. Nelson

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Summary

Digging a Hole to Heaven by S. D. Nelson is a children's book that brings to life the history of the Homestake Gold Mine in South Dakota through the eyes of a young miner named Conall. Set during the late 19th century, it provides an engaging narrative of hope, adventure, and the sheer determination required in the dangerous pursuit of gold. The story is richly illustrated, offering both visual and educational appeal to young readers.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that blend historical events with adventurous themes for children. It explores the exciting lives of young miners during the Gold Rush, offering a unique perspective that is both educational and engaging for young readers.

The only picture book on the topic of child labour in the mining industry that mixes archival images and original artwork.

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At 12 years old, Conall has already worked in the coal mines of West Virginia for two years. He spends his days deep underground with his faithful mule, Angel, carting loads of coal back and forth between the coal seams and the main shaft, where elevators take the coal up to the surface.

One day, a tunnel collapses, and his brother is trapped with others on the wrong side! How can Conall and Angel help to save them?

Mixing archival images with his original artwork, in this historical fiction picture book, acclaimed author and illustrator S. D. Nelson gives voice to the poverty, grueling labour, and dangerous conditions experienced by child labourers across our nation in the past, echoing conditions today, especially for migrant fieldworkers.

Praise for Digging a Hole to Heaven

Nelson's acrylic-paint illustrations are gritty and realistic; more evocative still are the historical photographs that appear on nearly every page. A useful and thorough piece of work combining fiction and nonfiction, with an extensive author's note detailing the history of coal mining.
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Digging a Hole to Heaven by S. D. Nelson is highly praised for its vivid narrative and beautiful illustrations, which captivate readers by depicting the life and experiences of miners. The book combines fiction with historical elements, supported by gritty and realistic acrylic-paint illustrations and historical photographs, adding depth to the story. Reviewers find it a valuable educational tool for understanding the miner's life in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419707308

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-colour illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 262.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 670g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational S. D. Nelson

About the Author

S. D. Nelson is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Dakotas. He is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children’s books. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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