Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster

Name: Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419737022
Price: 16.99 NZD
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By Jonathan Auxier

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Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster follows the tale of Nan, a young orphan who works as a chimney sweep in Victorian London. Faced with the harsh realities of her life, she discovers a mysterious creature made from soot and ash. Together, they embark on a journey of friendship and adventure, exploring themes of family, resilience, and the power of hope.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's tale if you're intrigued by the magic of unlikely friendships and the power of perseverance. Set in Victorian London, it's a heartwarming adventure following a resourceful chimney sweep and her peculiar golem companion, offering underlying themes of hope, courage, and the strength found in companionship.

Includes an excerpt from The night gardener.

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jonathan Auxier

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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