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The Apothecary (Paperback)

By Maile Meloy, Ian Schoenherr

$7.99

Books Inc. in Opera Plaza
4 on hand, as of May 17 5:07am (CHILDRENS-MIDDLE READERS)
Books Inc. in Berkeley
4 on hand, as of May 17 5:08am (CHILDRENS-MIDDLE READERS)
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3 on hand, as of May 17 5:09am (CHILDRENS-MIDDLE READERS)
Books Inc. in the Castro
2 on hand, as of May 17 5:11am (CHILDRENS-MIDDLE READERS)
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1 on hand, as of May 17 5:12am (CHILDRENS-MIDDLE READERS)
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Description

This first novel for young readers by the acclaimed author of "A Family Daughter" follows a 14-year-old American girl whose life unexpectedly transforms when she moves to London in 1952 and gets swept up in a race to save the world from nuclear war. Illustrations.

Praise for The Apothecary…

"[The blend of history, culture, and the anxiety of the time with magical 'science' will keep readers just as spellbound as the characters."
-Kirkus reviews

* "[Readers] will be quickly swept up in this thoroughly enjoyable adventure, filled with magic, humor, memorable characters, and just a bit of sweet romance."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Satisfies on all levels."
-The New York Times

"Pitch-perfect."
-The Los Angeles Times

"Meloy offers a strong narrator in Janie and an intriguing mix of history and mystery."
-Booklist