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the water-babies by charles kingsley is 19th-century children's novel that follows the adventures of tom, young chimney sweep who transforms into water-baby after falling into river. in this magical underwater world, tom embarks on journey of moral and spiritual growth, encountering various fantastical creatures and learning important lessons about kindness, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions. the story is both social critique of the injustices faced by children in victorian england and an allegorical tale of personal transformation.