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In 1874 Winchester, England, Jago Stonecipher, magician's assistant to his unscrupulous uncle, becomes involved in a series of plots and deceits revolving around a lady's maid and her employer's family, and finally escapes to sea, where the trouble follows him, even aboard ship. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.92Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 2000-LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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This book will open children’s eyes up to a life where a child doesn’t have wants because needs alone are such a struggle to fill. The concepts of work and money are made concrete when the reader sees how desperate Jago is without money and how resourceful he must be just to find a way to eat one meal a day. The book also exemplifies how a child can learn from observation to hone his own skills and talents in order to support himself.
Although the length of this book might seem intimidating to young readers, the short chapters, vibrant characters, fast-paced narrative, and intriguing plot will hold children’s attention for the long haul.
I reviewed this book for EconKids; read the full review here: http://www.fas.rutgers.edu/cms/econkids/index.php?option=com_content&task=vi... ( )