Skip to content
The Apothecary (Paperback)
  • The Apothecary (Paperback)
zoom

The Apothecary (Paperback)

(author)
£8.99
Paperback 368 Pages
Published: 05/07/2012
Notify me when available

Stay one step ahead and let us notify you when this item is next available to order.

A dose of magic could save the world . . .

Fourteen-year-old Janie Scott is new to London and she's finding it dull, dreary and cold - until she meets Benjamin Burrows who dreams of becoming a spy. When Benjamin's father, the mysterious apothecary, is kidnapped he entrusts Janie and Benjamin with his sacred book, full of ancient spells and magical potions. Now the two new friends must uncover the book's secrets in order to find him, all while keeping it out of the hands of their enemies - Russian spies in possession of nuclear weapons.

Beautifully written and expertly paced, this stunning and poignant novel will have readers on the edge of their seats.

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781849395069
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 293 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

"If you read anything this summer, this book should be the one." - Daily Telegraph

"Meloy weaves fantasy into a fine work of historical fiction." - New York Times

"Book of the Week" - Sunday Times

"An absorbing and original historical thriller with a Pullman-esque feel. There's an irresistible seam of magic, and a vivid 1950's setting." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

"Cracking read" - Evening Standard

"Part fantasy and part historical, this beautifully written and expertly paced, stunning and poignant novel will have readers on the edge of their seats." - Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids

"Thoroughly enjoyable adventure, filled with magic, humour, memorable characters . . . with evocative, confident prose." - Publishers Weekly

"A whodunit seasoned with fantasy, and a psychological thriller. Ian Schoenherr’s moody black-and-white drawings intensify its atmosphere." - Irish Times

"A gem of historical fiction." - Sunday Star Ledger

"Inventive, smart and fun, an absolute delight." - Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me

You may also be interested in...

Bunny vs Monkey: The Great Big Glitch
Added to basket
Bluey: Bluey's Little Book
Added to basket
Fearless
Added to basket
Hardback
£16.99
I Am Rebel
Added to basket
Paperback
£7.99 £6.49
The Magic Balloon
Added to basket
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
Added to basket
Jonty Gentoo - The Adventures of a Penguin
Added to basket
Hunt for the Golden Scarab
Added to basket
Dog Man
Added to basket
Paperback
£9.99
Powerless
Added to basket
Paperback
£9.99 £8.49
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder (Dog Man #12) (PB)
Added to basket

Please sign in to write a review

Your review has been submitted successfully.