Town Is by the Sea

Town Is by the Sea

<div>A young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfather's grave after lunch and comes home to a simple family dinner, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea. Stunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning illustrator of <I>Sidewalk Flowers</I>, show the striking contrast between a sparkling seaside day and the darkness underground where the miners dig.<BR><BR>With curriculum connections to communities and the history of mining, this beautifully understated and haunting story brings a piece of history to life. The ever-present ocean and inevitable pattern of life in a maritime mining town will enthrall children and move adult readers. <br></div>