Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier

Interest Level: 5-8

Lexile: 630L
Reading Level: 4.5
Genre: Historical Fiction/Fantasy

In nineteenth-century England, after her mentor disappearance Nan Sparrow, ten years old, works as a "climbing boy," aiding chimney sweeps, but when her most treasured possessions end up in a fireplace, she unwittingly creates a golem.

This is a tale of survival, friendship and loss. I enjoyed this book immensely. It is the front runner for my vote for the 2020-2021 Oregon Readers' Choice Award. I highly recommend this book to middle school readers.