Paperback
Magic, medicine, and a thrilling chase across the Pacific.
  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    22 May 2013

Summary

The enthralling sequel to The Apothecary, Maile Meloy’s first book for young readers.

Two years have passed since Janie Scott last saw Benjamin Burrows, the mysterious apothecary’s son who stole her heart. She’s thrown herself into an ambitious chemistry project and, when it vanishes, she suspects the rich and powerful Magnusson of stealing it. And she knows she needs help to fight him.

On the other side of the world, Benjamin and the apothecary have been working in the war-to…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781922147141
ISBN-10:1922147141
Author:Maile Meloy, Ian Schoenherr
Publisher:Text Publishing
Imprint:The Text Publishing Company
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:22 May 2013
Weight:418g
Dimensions:37mm x 131mm x 199mm
Series:The Apothecary Novels
Audience Age:12-17
A-Format
B-Format
The Apprentices by Maile Meloy - ISBN: 9781922147141
131 × 199 mm
C-Format
A4
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘This cleverly plotted “le Carre for kids” adventure is driven by a memorable, quick-witted protagonist.’

‘Set in 1954, this sequel to The Apothecary features the same fun, fast-moving formula as the first book, with charming characters and exciting intrigue mixed with a handful of magic.’ * Publishers Weekly US *
‘Maile Meloy breaks new ground with The Apothecary, which can only be described as a magical historical, adventure, fantasy, science-fiction novel.’ * Weekend Press on The Apothecary *
‘Enchants from the beginning.’ * Canberra Times on The Apothecary *
‘This cleverly plotted “le Carre for kids” adventure is driven by a memorable, quick-witted protagonist.’ * Saturday Age on The Apothecary *
‘Maile Meloy writes with sensitivity from the mind and heart of a 14-year-old girl. Janie’s voice is dry, smart, funny, practical, and good company.’ * LA Times on The Apothecary *

About The Author

Maile Meloy

Maile Meloy is the award-winning author of several short-story collections and novels for adults including Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It and Liars and Saints. The After-Room is the third and final novel in the Apothecary series for young adults.

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