No daylight, no school,few dreams, little hope,working till they can’t no more… Sent into the coal mine at age 4, the pittance that Newt earns keeps his mum and siblings from starving up above. Newt’s crew takes care of their littlest miners, keeping them safe from wicked men, especially on payday when some have money … Continue reading U is underground, out of sight, bare hands mining in BEARMOUTH, by Liz Hyder (YA book review)