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- Title
- The Chimney Sweeps
- Author
- Stark, Susanna D
- Publisher
- Susanna D. Stark
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798235164512
Alan has always dreamed of helping his mother and making her proud. So, when this nine-year-old boy is given the opportunity to work as a chimney sweep in Victorian Edinburgh, he believes that his life is finally about to change for the better. However, climbing through dark and narrow chimneys is far more dangerous than he could ever have imagined. Together with a group of other children, some of whom are only three years old, Alan discovers a hidden world of friendship, sacrifice, and heartbreaking secrets that most adults refuse to see. While the townspeople regard chimney sweeps as symbols of good luck, the children know the truth. Every day brings new dangers, difficult choices, and the fear that one of their friends may never return home. As Christmas approaches and Parliament debates a law that could change the fate of thousands of children, Alan dreams more and more of a day when no child will ever again have to crawl through dark chimneys. Before an unexpected Christmas miracle changes everything, Alan must face a tragedy his young heart never imagined possible.
A moving Victorian adventure filled with friendship, courage, laughter, tears, and the magic of Christmas-a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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About the Author
Susanna D. Stark is a Serbian writer. Since her early childhood she has been very interested in literature and books. At first she only wrote poetry, but in 2014 she finally started writing stories and fairy tales for children and young people. The themes of her stories are very diverse, full of fantasy and unusual characters. Above all, however, she writes about the protection of nature, especially endangered species, and the preservation of tradition.She is a passionate children's book author and creative storyteller who brings young readers' imaginations to life. Her mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain children through her books, helping them discover the magic of reading. She writes stories filled with adventures, friendships, and important life lessons. Each of her books is a window into a world of imagination, designed to spark creative thinking and curiosity. To date, she has published several books for children in different languages:
1. The Tisza Flower
2. Hatchi the Sock Monster
3. Electric Friends
4. Peter goes to the Village
5. Peter goes to School
6. Bartolini
7. Anka Birdee
8. Galapagos is far away
9. Advent Calendar
10. Baba Yaga - The Intentional Travellers - Part 1
11. Baba Yaga - The Devil's Apprentice - Part 2
12. The Magic Feather
13. The King's Letter
14. Our Friend Alien
15. Collection of Stories for Children
16. The Guardians of the Dragon
17. Ratatouille
18. The lost Shadow
19. The Princess should not be rescued
20. Renta Santa - An unpredictable Santa Claus
21. The Fairies from the Seleveny Forest
22. Savannah is calling
23. The Roof Jumpers
24. The Snow Globe
25. It's all Leopold's Fault
26. Jacques defies the Wind
27. In the Kingdom of Hymenopteria
28. The Rosen Bridge
29. The Troll Galgof's Ggrove
30. The Chimney Sweeps
31. The Shepherdess
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