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A story of magic and colonial evil with an intrepid young heroine – Chompa – who is forced to travel from her home in Bangladesh to the chaos of 19th-century East London to find her kidnapped mother.
Five words to sum up the story would be: thrilling, magical, political, underdog and atmospheric.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
yes
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