A remarkable new voice in children's literature has emerged. Mary Knight takes us to the Appalachian mountains in Kentucky. Curley lives with his Papaw on the mountain of Wonder Gap. The main source of income in the mountains is coal.Curley's, Papaw makes him use his words, he teaches him a new word every week, starting with the a's and working their way through the alphabet. He has to use the word all week long. It has become a tradition, but he doesn't use them at school for the kids think he is showing off.
Curley's best friend is Jules, they have been friends their whole lives. But the coal mine has been sold and things are about to change. Jules finds she likes the new coal miners son, and Curley is feeling left out. Then Papaw gets sick and the new owner of the coal mines decides he is going to take the top of the mountain off to get coal. Will they be able to save their mountain and their tree.Curley is about out find out if all those words he has been learning will make a difference. Will Wonder Gap ever be the same. Please try this new book, I am sure your children will love it. Ages 10 up Scholastic $16.99
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