The Coalwood Way

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The Coalwood Way

First edition
Author	Homer Hickam, Jr.
Language	English
Genre	Memoir
Published	2000
Publisher	Delacorte Press
Publication place	United States
Preceded by	October Sky
Followed by	Sky of Stone

The Coalwood Way (2000) is the second memoir in a series of three, by Homer Hickam, Jr. The Coalwood Way is a story of the Rocket Boys and Coalwood. Homer calls it an "equal," rather than a sequel because the story happens during the same timeframe as the first book. Today, it is one of the most often picked community/library reads in the United States. It is also studied in many school systems around the world. The Coalwood Way (2000) is followed by Sky of Stone (2002), and preceded by October Sky (1998).