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Synopsis
When his family moves to a large rambling house in the English countryside, Daniel discovers an old stove which leads to a journey into the past, to 1835, where as a kitchen servant, he becomes involved in the local farm workers' dangerous plans to form a union.
Is The Stove Haunting appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade time travel fantasy where a boy experiences life as a 1835 kitchen servant and witnesses early labor union organizing. Contains mild peril related to workers' rights movements and class conflict, but appropriate for the age group.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include class struggle and political violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love time travel adventures will enjoy Daniel's journey to 1835 where he experiences history firsthand and gets caught up in a dangerous workers' movement.