Ghosts of Barley Grange - Freeman, Barry James J
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This is the story of Tich, how he became a Chimney Sweep's climbing boy and found a new friend, Sootyfoot, a climbing boy's brush. Together they found a world of magic and adventure beyond the soot and grime of the chimneys of Barley Grange, which was to change Tich's life forever. As Tich grows up he finds himself manipulated by the ghosts of Barley Grange, who prompt him to dedicate himself to trying to change the lives of poor children forever, ensuring that never again will they need to climb chimneys to survive. While this is a book ostensibly written for children aged 8 - 12, as with all…mehr

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This is the story of Tich, how he became a Chimney Sweep's climbing boy and found a new friend, Sootyfoot, a climbing boy's brush. Together they found a world of magic and adventure beyond the soot and grime of the chimneys of Barley Grange, which was to change Tich's life forever. As Tich grows up he finds himself manipulated by the ghosts of Barley Grange, who prompt him to dedicate himself to trying to change the lives of poor children forever, ensuring that never again will they need to climb chimneys to survive. While this is a book ostensibly written for children aged 8 - 12, as with all of Barry's books it contains messages for children and adults alike.
Autorenporträt
Barry Freeman was born in Kempston, Bedfordshire in 1940. He has been writing children's books for many years. In this book he highlghts some of the hardships suffered by children in previous centuries, as they were forced to work in ways we can hardly imagine today. His other books include 'Beyond the Goosebarley Bush', Wisdom's End, and Curious Tales of a Rusty Nail. Visit his webpage for more information www.spellbrootales.com/barry-freeman