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Pros
Read this book. It's one of those books that tugs at your heart strings in ways you won't expect. It’s such a tragic, endearing story. This is the first full length book my second grader read.
Sweep is a must-read, must-buy book that is sure to enchant middle grade readers for years to come. Sweep reminds us of the horrific labor conditions endured by very young children. My favorite bookseller recommended sweep wholeheartedly to me.
Nan is a strong and likable character. Toby has a place in my heart as well. Nan and charlie are unforgettable.
This is a book that elicits empathy for children who have been orphaned and for child labor. Readers get a glimpse into 19th century england and how horrible lives where for young children abandoned by their parents and caught into the work fo cleanin... Read More
Cons
It is quite dark and heavy, especially considering it is marketed to elementary-aged readers/listeners.
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Quality
It was moving and i found myself falling in love with the characters
And with the creative pen of jonathan auxier it all works remarkably well
Im thinking of sending it back to see if they send another with the same defect
I completely disagree with the 812yr age label
Packaging/appearance
Item arrived intact and on time in appropriate packaging
Competitiveness
Perfect book for this time of uncertainty in the world
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- This product had a total of 777 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 6 2022.
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I cant say too much here without spoiling bits of the story but i felt like there were secondary characters who i would have liked to know more about their back story than we were given
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Though this book is technically middle grade i think i would only give this book to a mature child who can handle the potentially upsetting content
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If you have never climbed inside a chimney perhaps you are wondering what it’s like
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Imagine a black tunnel exactly that size—an endless winding tunnel with no lights at the end
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Imagine that the walls of the tunnel are sharp enough to cut your skin bloody
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Imagine some of the walls will crush you if you touch them wrong
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Now imagine placing a cloth over your head
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Then when she was 6 years old he just left
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