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Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster

Eleven-year-old Nan Sparrow is one of the best chimney boys in Victorian London, even though she’s a girl. It’s a dangerous job, and when Nan gets caught in a fire, she’s sure the end has come. Enter the mysterious and magical Charlie: smoldering knight in sooty armor, guardian angel, golem.
Ages 11+
Pages 352
Publisher Abrams
Last Offered Aug 2026
Awards
Kirkus Starred Review
National Jewish Book Award Finalist
Sydney Taylor Gold Medal Winner

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178 Reviews

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Amazing, magical book!

Review by Sheina Brocha

Sweep is about an orphan girl who is treated really badly. It is set in London where she is a chimney sweep. It's a really dangerous job. This is a story about her survival - and it includes some magic. It's a dramatic, sad and hopeful story. I really recommend it. It gave me insight how life used to be for poor children. FIVE STARS!!!!

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Review by invisibletiger

This book did not explain itself well. Did I skip a page? Not for my reading style. Pretty mid.

Nov 09, 2026 01:59 PM
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The sweep

Review by PearlDaGirl

I LOVE THE SWEEP SO MUCH

Nov 07, 2026 01:59 PM
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gooodie boookie

Review by TLC

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Nov 05, 2026 08:45 PM
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A mind-blowing-heart-warming book

Review by MoonWatcher101

This book is one of my first times reading about a golem. But if you like magical things like this book will be so good I think you will be flipping through these pages. The thing is about the book it tells you her dreams and is heart warming but sad at the end but still is awesome. I love the golem Charlie, he is really kind.

Nov 03, 2026 07:54 PM
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Great read

Review by Yellowscarb121

Pulls you into the story love the book.

Nov 02, 2026 11:42 PM