Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange.
Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – fairies in the flowers by the river, a soot monster crouching in the darkness of a chimney, and then the mysterious river spirit Elle. Elle joins Tom and the other children apprenticed to cruel master sweep Mister Crow. Together, they shimmy up the town's narrow, filthy chimneys. But Tom has an ominous feeling in his bones, and when he faces his most dangerous job of all, the reason for Elle's magical appearance becomes clear . . .
Renowned for her exquisite blend of history and magical realism, with novels such as The Mermaid in the Millpond and the Waterstones Prize shortlisted Our Castle By the Sea, Lucy Strange returns with another engrossing historical tale.
Based on the true story of George Brewster, The River Spirit examines the perilous and often short lives of chimney sweeps in 19th century Britain.
| ISBN: | 9781800903258 |
| Publication date: | 6th June 2024 |
| Author: | Lucy Strange |
| Illustrator: | Julia Moscardo |
| Publisher: | Barrington Stoke Ltd an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
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