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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
In 1884, after being sold as a servant by her parents to a harsh school mistress, tiny twelve-year-old Josephine, who stands less than twenty-nine inches tall, finds refuge in the Museum of Earthly Astonishments in New York City.
Is Earthly Astonishments appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A historical middle grade story about a disabled child (dwarfism) sold into servitude who finds refuge in a museum. Contains themes of child exploitation, poverty, and ableism, handled sensitively for the age group.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child abuse, class struggle, and ableism.
Who'll love this
Readers will root for brave Josephine as she escapes a cruel mistress and finds a home among unusual people who accept her.
Tags
Historical FictionSocial IssuesDisability Representation