Jack Kline: The Cork Factory

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A 12 year old boy named Jack Kline, got hired in a factory called The Cork Factory with his dad. On his first day, he almost dropped a big machine on his arm. Many express concern this is a dangerous job for him at such a young age. His everyday life was awful even before he got hired. Everyday he would go to school for six hours now he has to go straight to work right after school. Jack would be at work for eight hours. When he got home at night he is lucky to see food on his plate. The family isnt a very big family but it still takes long day shifts to even be able to survive. Jack’s mother, Lillian, and his father, John, are both in their 30’s. He always told his mom, “I only work to make you and dad happy.” Jacks little brother William

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