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Synopsis
Set in northeastern Pennsylvania, Breaker is the story of fourteen-year-old Pat McFarlane, his rebellious older brother Cal, his ambitious sister Annie, and of Mam, whose fierce pride holds the family together. Most of all, it is the story of the mine, which rules their days, attempts to rob their pride, and takes the life of Pat’s father.
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About the Author
N. A. Perez was born in Haileybury, Ontario, and is the author of several books for young readers, including One Special Year and The Slopes of War.
Review
"Adventure and history meet in a fine tale of the strength of the human spirit in the face of backbreaking labor, mine owner's greed, and ethnic tension." - Voice of Youth Advocates; "A well-crafted novel that allows young adults to experience a neglected aspect of our history." - School Library Journal; "A strong, well-realized fictionalization of events surrounding the strike in the anthracite mines in Pennsylvania in 1902." - Kirkus Reviews
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- PublisherUniversity of Pittsburgh Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0822957787
- ISBN 13 9780822957782
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages216
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Breaker: a Boy's Story of the 1902 Pennsylvania Coal Miners' Strike
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Condition: Very Good. Set in northeastern Pennsylvania, Breaker is the story of fourteen-year-old Pat McFarlane, his rebellious older brother Cal, his ambitious sister Annie, and of Mam, whose fierce pride holds the family together. Most of all, it is the story of the mine, which rules their days, attempts to rob their pride, and takes the life of Pat?s father. 224 pages. Seller Inventory # 1224524
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