The Well and the Mine
Gin Phillips
📚 Genre
Historical Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
📅 Publication Year
2013
🔢 ISBN
978-0-14-242568-8
About This Book
Set in a small Alabama coal-mining town during the Depression, the story follows young Nell who witnesses a baby being thrown into a well. The novel explores themes of family, community, and the racial and economic divide of the 1930s South. The cover shows a night sky with starlight elements.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
288
Edition
Paperback reprint (Young Adult edition)
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Young Adult (Ages 10 up)
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good; the back cover shows minimal wear, clean edges, and intact barcode area.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00
Rarity
Common; this is a mass-produced modern paperback edition widely available through major retailers.
Historical Significance
Winner of the Barnes & Noble Discover Award. It is noted for its authentic depiction of the Great Depression and Southern history.
Collector Notes
Minimal collector value for this specific paperback edition. For preservation, keep away from direct sunlight to prevent cover fading. Value is linked to utility and reading rather than rarity.
Similar Books
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse, A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
Notable Features
Includes a blurb from BCCB (Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books) and the author's website URL.