Description Joseph Chapman is a young denizen of late 18th century London, who must contend not only with being orphaned and consigned to an execrable charity school, but also with the sense he is different in important ways from other boys.
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When they are separated for their apprenticeships, Joe does well.
Peevers, and a boy, Chowder, who becomes the one person he can trust.
At the Little Eastcheap Free School for Unfortunate Boys, Joe encounters the predatory headmaster, Mr.
Description Joseph Chapman is a young denizen of late 18th century London, who must contend not only with being orphaned and consigned to an execrable charity school, but also with the sense he is different in important ways from other boys