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Dark Against the Sky: A Climbing Boy's Story
Dark Against the Sky: A Climbing Boy's Story
Dark Against the Sky: A Climbing Boy's Story
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Dark Against the Sky: A Climbing Boy's Story

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Dark Against the Sky is the story of a band of climbing boys (young chimney sweeps) in London in 1834. The arc of their adventures follows the main character, Tommy, as he struggles to fi nd and be re-united with his father, faces the daily challenges of life as a climbing boy ruled by callous master sweeps, and interacts enjoyably with friends

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Release dateMay 1, 2020
ISBN9781647533373
Dark Against the Sky: A Climbing Boy's Story
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Stephen Hauge

Steve Hauge became interested in climbing boys in a history course at Williams College. His concern led to this deeply researched story, which provides a window into the lives of these lads amid the street life of London. Mr. Hauge is also the author of a CD-ROM on Robert Louis Stevenson and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A teacher for 12 years, he lives in New Jersey.

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