The Apothecary

The Apothecary - Paperback

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The Apothecary - Paperback

The Apothecary - Paperback

by Maile Meloy
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Book Overview

by Maile Meloy (Author)

It's 1952 and the Scott family has just moved from Los Angeles to London. Here, fourteen-year-old Janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, Benjamin Burrows - a fascinating boy who's not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becoming a spy. When Benjamin's father is kidnapped, Janie and Benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecary's sacred book, the Pharmacopoeia, in order to find him, all while keeping it out of the hands of their enemies - Russian spies in possession of nuclear weapons. Discovering and testing potions they never believed could exist, Janie and Benjamin embark on a dangerous race to save the apothecary and prevent impending disaster.

Together with Ian Schoenherr's breathtaking illustrations, this is a truly stunning package from cover to cover. Contains a teaser chapter of the sequel, The Apprentices.

Author Biography

Maile Meloy is the award-winning author of The Apothecary and The Apprentices as well as the adult short story collections Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It and Half in Love, and the novels Liars and Saints and A Family Daughter. You can visit Maile at www.mailemeloy.com.

Number of Pages: 353
Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 12, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Apothecary
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 11
ISBN9780142422069
Author Maile Meloy
PublisherPuffin Books
GenreChildren
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2013
LanguageENG- English
Pages353
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Maile Meloy

Maile Meloy is the bestselling author of a middle-grade trilogy: The Apothecary, which won the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and the California Book Awards Gold Medal; The Apprentices; and The After-Room. She also writes short stories, essays, and novels for adults. She grew up in Montana and lives in Los Angeles. Visit her online at mailemeloy.com.

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