Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Reprint Edition that has some aging and soiliing to the pages, else Nearly Fine and in a Fine dust-jacket.

Richard Bissell's 7 1/2 Cents tells the story of Ned, a teenage coal miner in the early 1900s who must make a difficult decision that will affect not only his life, but the lives of those he loves. Forced to choose between a life of poverty and a dangerous job in the mines, Ned risks everything to try and save his family from poverty. His story is a testament to the strength of family and the power of hope.; 8vo; 245 pages.