Summary
During the Great Depression, when coal is scarce and winter is cold, young Georgie helps his family in a way he's not sure is right. A quiet story about hard times and doing what you can. Read by Christian Slater.
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Set in the Great Depression; touches gently on a family struggling to stay warm.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
During the Great Depression, when coal is scarce and winter is cold, young Georgie helps his family in a way he's not sure is right.
- Why is coal so important to Georgie's family?
- What does Georgie do to help, and why is it hard?
- How did families get by when times were tough?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: Depression, coal, hardship.
Try it: Ask a grown-up about a time money or supplies were tight, and share one thing you learn.