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Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
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From the New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Auxier comes an enchanting standalone novel about the power of friendship and the beauty of finding home.
Nan Sparrow is one of London's countless "climbers"—children who spend their days cleaning chimneys. The work is brutal and dangerous. Thanks to her wits and will, Nan has managed to beat the deadly odds time and time again. But when she gets stuck in a chimney fire, it seems the end has come.
Instead, she awakens to find herself unharmed in an abandoned attic. And she is not alone. Huddled in the corner is a mysterious creature—a golem—made from soot and ash. Together, these two outcasts carve out a new life, saving each other in the process.
Lyrically told by one of today's most powerful storytellers, Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster is a heartrending adventure about the everlasting gifts of friendship and wonder.
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Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier has received highly positive reviews. Critics praise its blend of historical reality and magical elements, with particular admiration for how it addresses themes of child labour and social reform in nineteenth-century London. The book is noted for its warmhearted tone, imaginative prose, and its exploration of friendship and courage amidst grim circumstances. Auxier's integration of Jewish folklore and literary references is highlighted as both enriching and thought-provoking.
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ISBN: 9781419737022
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 May 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 209.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, and Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, which the Wall Street Journal called “as delightful a magical story as readers . . . will hope to find.” He lives in Pittsburgh with his family.
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