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Set in nineteenth‑century London, "Sweep" follows Nan Sparrow, a brilliant eleven‑year‑old chimney‑climber and orphan, who is owned by a chimney‑sweep. Despite the hazardous conditions of cleaning flues, Nan’s talent, cunning, and determination allow her to repeatedly outmaneuver the deadly dangers of her occupation and the city’s streets.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jonathan Auxier
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