| Management number | 240207574 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | US$5.20 | Model Number | 240207574 | ||
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<p><b>Dream Big. Work Hard. Never Give Up.</b></p><p><i>Martin Himler: The Boy with Big Dreams</i> is a beautifully illustrated children's book that brings the inspiring true story of Martin Himler to life.</p><p>Born in Hungary, Martin dreamed of a better life. He crossed the ocean, worked in the coal mines of Eastern Kentucky, and built an immigrant community called <b>Himlerville</b>. Even when hard times came and the town faded, Martin's spirit never gave up. He later served in the U.S. Army during World War II and went on to publish <b>The Miners' Journal</b>, sharing the voices of working families across America.</p><p>Through simple storytelling and watercolor-style artwork, this book teaches children about: </p><ul><li><p><b>Immigrant heritage and courage</b></p></li><li><p><b>Kentucky and Appalachian history</b></p></li><li><p><b>Coal mining communities of the 20th century</b></p></li><li><p><b>The power of dreams, hard work, and community</b></p></li></ul><p>Perfect for classrooms, families, and young readers ages 6-10, <i>Martin Himler: The Boy with Big Dreams</i> shows how one person can make a lasting difference.</p><p>A portion of every sale supports the <b>Save the Himler House Project</b>, preserving the history of Himlerville and Martin County, Kentucky.</p><p><b>For parents, teachers, and children who love true stories of history, hope, and heritage, this book is a treasure.</b></p>
| Book format | Paperback |
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| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Children's Books |
| Publication date | September, 2025 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Reading level | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 |
| Subgenre | Biographical |
| Series title | No Series |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Educational level | Elementary School |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Martin Himler |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.00 x 0.10 x 9.00 in |
| Assembled product weight | 0.19 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Juvenile Fiction |
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