"Counting on Grace" reflects the struggle and triumph of Addie and other child mill workers like her, real-life stories ultimately leading to child labor being reduced then abolished in America.
Wendy Lamb Books, Random House, 227 pages, $15.95 When the story of Grace unfolds in Elizabeth Winthrop's book, the cruelty of 19th century manufacturers to children is painted clearly for the 8 to 12 ...