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The River Spirit

By Lucy Strange

A chimney sweep discovers a mysterious river spirit—and a terrifying truth hiding beneath the soot.

atmospheric ghostly magical historical

Genres

Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror/Spooky

What is The River Spirit about?

Tom is a young chimney sweep trapped in the filthy, dangerous world of Victorian industry. While working for the cruel Mister Crow, he begins to see strange things: fairies among the flowers, a soot monster in the chimneys and Elle, a mysterious river spirit. When Elle joins Tom and the other child sweeps, they face their most perilous job yet. As danger closes in, Tom discovers why Elle has appeared—and must find the courage to confront a terrible truth.

About the author

Lucy Strange is a British author who loves writing magical and mysterious stories for children. She is known for her book 'The Secret of Nightingale Wood', which has been enjoyed by many young readers. Lucy enjoys exploring old houses and countryside, and her adventures often inspire the exciting tales she creates.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2024

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