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The Sweep's Boy: A Victorian Boy, London, 1870

My Story: Boys series

It's 1870 when the Workhouse Master hires Will out as a chimney sweep's boy. It's a hard, dirty, dangerous life, and it's not long before events take an even worse turn, as Will's climbing skill attract the attention of the evil Hutch, who needs just such boy to help him with his burglary jobs...

Audience
childrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 176 pages

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