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Synopsis
In northern England in 1842, fourteen-year-old Lucas leads a lonely, monotonous existence in the house of his unpleasant guardian until the unexpected arrival of an unusual little girl presages a series of events that completely change his life.
Is Is appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade fantasy adventure set in 1840s England featuring a lonely orphan whose life changes when a mysterious girl arrives. Mild peril typical of the genre with positive themes of friendship and self-discovery.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse and abandonment.
Who'll love this
An exciting adventure where a lonely boy's boring life is turned upside down by the arrival of a mysterious girl who brings magic and adventure.