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Synopsis
A novella in the Three part Alliance A science fantasy about house repairs and family. A badly mentally damaged boy, living on the street. Sweeping sidewalks. Living on charity, scrounging and kicks. Lord Volodya Ignorov, newly transferred into the Bureau of Intelligence in Nova Moskva inherits a rundown house, and a runaway servant. "Probably dead by now."
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Is Sweeper appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A science fantasy novella about a mentally damaged street boy taken in by an intelligence officer. Contains themes of child abuse aftermath, mental trauma, and homelessness, but focuses on healing and recovery in a found family context.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, mental illness, and trauma (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
A story about an unlikely friendship between a damaged street sweeper and an aristocratic spy that explores themes of healing and second chances.