Leather Shoe Charlie

Charlie’s most prized possession is the pair of shoes his grandfather made for him. The shoes bring him comfort as he and his family move to Manchester during Britain’s Industrial Revolution. But the pollution from the city’s many factories soon takes its toll on Charlie’s mother. Unfortunately, the medicine she needs is too expensive, unless Charlie can make an exceptional sacrifice.

This book in the new Trade Winds series presents historical information about the most well-known trade route in a fun, accessible way.