56 pages • 1 hour read
Jonathan AuxierSweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Jonathan Auxier’s Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster, young Nan Sparrow, a brave chimney sweep, discovers a golem named Charlie after being saved from a dangerous situation. Navigating life in poverty-stricken London, she forms a pseudo-family with Charlie and friends while striving for a better life. The narrative includes themes of child labor, abuse, and loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Auxier's Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster is widely praised for its rich historical setting and compelling characters. Reviewers commend the touching relationship between Nan and her golem, highlighting the novel's emotional depth. However, some critique its pacing, noting slower sections. Overall, it is considered a heartfelt and imaginative tale.
Who Should Read Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster?
Readers who enjoy richly woven historical fantasies set in Victorian-era London, with themes of friendship, magic, and resilience, will love Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier. Fans of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book will find this tale compelling and heartwarming.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
630L