The Apothecary
of Maile Meloy (Goodreads Author), Ian Schoenherr (Illustrator)
Series: The Apothecary #1
Description
Itâs 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 Burrowsâa fascinating boy whoâs not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becoming a spy. When Benjaminâs father is kidnapped, Janie and Benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecaryâs sacred book, the Pharmacopoeia, in order to find him, all while keeping it out of the hands of their enemiesâRussian 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.
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 362 pages
- Publisher G.P. Putnamâs Sons
- Publication Date October 4th 2011
- First Publication 08/29/11
- Language English
- ISBN 9780399256271
- Edition Not informed
- Category Science Fiction & Fantasy
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