Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
392
Points per Word
0.001276
Page Count
28
Points per Page
0.017857
Description
A girl tells about her mother's job as a coal miner.
Quick Summary
The book gives kids a rare peek into a world most never see, the underground life of a coal miner, through the proud eyes of a child who thinks her mama is the toughest person alive. Young readers will love hearing about the special gear, the dark tunnels, and how Mama transforms from regular mom to superhero in her coveralls and headlamp. If your kid loves books about family jobs and community helpers like "Night Shift" or stories that celebrate hard-working parents, they'll absolutely devour this heartfelt tribute. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are ready for short chapter books with big hearts.