Why are all the old men dead in DEAD END IN NORVELT by Jack Gantos?

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Asked by Qua on 12 Jul 05:00

Last updated by Jill W on 13 Aug 13:51

Answered by Jill W on 13 Aug 13:51

Norvelt is a mining town, and all the "Old Men" are dead because of lung diseases contracted in the mines, "black lung".

Dead End in Norvelt