Pit Pony
Willie, an 11 year old boy, is forced by family circumstances to work in a Cape Breton coal mine. He develops a strong bond with Gem, a Sable Island mare working as a 'pit pony'. When Willie and Gem are trapped in the mine during a 'bump', Willie must choose between saving Gem or another miner. Pit Pony is a well researched book that educates about life in a coal mining town in turn-of-the-century Cape Breton
Collections:
Novel
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
- 4-5
Evaluation Date:
Social Considerations