Gritty, flawed characters, propulsive plot and brooding atmosphere yield a gripping mash-up of Dickensian tropes with an Adam Rapp-like concern for throwaway children. A chilling mystery that will haunt readers long ...
Kirkus
A vivid and atmospheric story, with graphic descriptions of steaming sewers, that incorporates mystery with Dickensian overtones
The Bookseller
This exciting 'Dickensian' story has echos of Coram Boy . . . Keen readers over 10 who enjoy historical novels will definitely appreciate this one
The School Librarian
Gritty, flawed characters, propulsive plot and brooding atmosphere yield a gripping mash-up of Dickensian tropes with an Adam Rapp-like concern for throwaway children. A chilling mystery that will haunt readers long ...
Kirkus
A vivid and atmospheric story, with graphic descriptions of steaming sewers, that incorporates mystery with Dickensian overtones
The Bookseller
This exciting 'Dickensian' story has echos of Coram Boy . . . Keen readers over 10 who enjoy historical novels will definitely appreciate this one
The School Librarian
Gritty, flawed characters, propulsive plot and brooding atmosphere yield a gripping mash-up of Dickensian tropes with an Adam Rapp-like concern for throwaway children. A chilling mystery that will haunt readers long ...
Kirkus
A vivid and atmospheric story, with graphic descriptions of steaming sewers, that incorporates mystery with Dickensian overtones
The Bookseller
This exciting 'Dickensian' story has echos of Coram Boy . . . Keen readers over 10 who enjoy historical novels will definitely appreciate this one
