Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion: A True Story
by Dave Eggers, Júlia Sardà (Illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

In the 1870s, a silver mine was established in Idaho when a dog chasing a gopher starting digging a hole and found silver in the ground. A man named Minnie Moore sold the silver mine to Henry Miller, making it Miller’s Minnie Moore Mine. Henry Miller built a beautiful mansion for his wife and son.

When he died, Mrs. Miller wanted to keep pigs to make some money breeding and selling them. However, the town wouldn’t allow livestock in the yard within town limits. So Mrs. Miller decided to move the entire house outside of town using ingenious means of transport. How did they manage to move a three-story house four miles away from town? You’ll have to read the book to find out! Or you could get a hint from the cover art.

What makes this story so interesting is that it’s a real true story! I loved the many twists and turns of the story as the mine is sold, and the house is built, but the family has to reevaluate their circumstances once Henry Miller is gone.

I liked the unique art style. The illustrations are very detailed with lots of little things happening in the background.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.