Factory Girl
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Book Description
At the dingy, overcrowded Acme Garment Factory, Emily Watson stands for eleven hours a day clipping threads from blouses. Every time the boss passes, he shouts at her to snip faster. But if Emily snips too fast, she could ruin the garment and be docked pay. If she works too slowly, she will be fired. She desperately needs this job. Without the four dollars a week it brings, her family will starve.... More
Book Information
Publisher | Kids Can Press Ltd |
Binding | Hardcover (6 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 136 |
ISBN-10 | 155337648X |
ISBN-13 | 978-1553376484 |
Publication Date | 02/01/2007 |
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10/10/2009 Nicole Acomb said:
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I loved how the author included both a fictional story with factual information into onebook. Even as an adult – I learned a lot from this book, particularly that the Great Depression in the 1930s and men needing work was a huge influence on ending child slavery. It’s really hard to imagine a wo... more
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