Sweep
The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
Victorian London relied on climbing boys orphans owned by chimney sweeps to clean flues and protect homes from fire. Eleven-year-old Nan Sparrow is quite possibly the best climber who ever lived and a girl. With her wits and will, she s managed to beat the deadly odds time and time again.
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