Review: Charming story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2012
When television and Elvis were just starting out, so was Meggie Blackthorn.  When her parents argue over the lack of coal, Meggie takes it upon herself to journey to a dangerous area and gather some with the help of her little brother Jack.  This drive and willingness to take on responsibility hold her in good stead when she goes to live with her grandparents and help in their shop so that she can attend a better grammar school.  But these same characteristics can be dangerous when Meggie comes in contact with some criminal activities. Can Meggie help save her Granddad's business?I thoroughly enjoyed this trip back in time to North-Eastern England.  While the setting was a new experience for me, Meggie immediately felt like a friend, and I felt her struggles and cheered her victories.  I hope to meet Meggie again.