From the first page, when the mining bell rings through the town, with Kate being called from the school, Call Me Kate grabbed my attention. It never let go until I turned the last page. Kate is a charismatic and fearless character who I immediately liked. Trying to survive in a time where everything was simple and education took a back seat to working for a living, I found this novel fascinating, and historical accurate as I recall learning about it. It's devastating to see such young children working the mines, and to see such hardship with no hope for tomorrow. You won't want to miss this journey with Kate, it is extraordinary and I am definitely glad I picked this one up! Young adults and adults will enjoy this one.
