An American historical fiction about two twelve year old achievers in their class. Grace and Arthur are removed from school by their parents against the advise of the teacher to start work in the textile mill, their income is used to help support the family like many of the other children in working class families.
Grace who is a passive child accepts the norm without question, but Arthur a boy who questions right and wrong and is of a stronger character fights against the situation and plans to escape it.
With the help of his school teacher who sees the injustice, Arthur is encouraged to write a letter to the National Labour Committee about the children working in the mills. A photographer is sent out to document the conditions but when nothing happens Arthurs frustration grows and he decides to take action.Elizabeth Winthrop
Random House Children's Books
c2006
Reading Level: 12 -18 years
Genre: Teenage Fiction
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