
The Apothecary
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Narrated by:
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Cristin Milioti
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By:
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Maile Meloy
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.
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Critic reviews
“[A] thoroughly enjoyable adventure, filled with magic, humor, memorable characters, and just a bit of sweet romance. With evocative, confident prose and equally atmospheric spot art from Schoenherr, adult author Meloy’s first book for young readers is an auspicious one.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
“The title of Maile Meloy’s smartly written, page-turning adventure/fantasy refers to a magical druggist in London in 1952.... It’s for curious readers who, like Meloy’s characters, can make room in their imaginations and ‘allow for the possibilities'." (USA Today)
"Those who know little about blacklisting, the Cold War, and European life after WWII will just have to dive into the fantasy-adventure pool, which runs long and deep. Magic elixirs, transformational disguises, and everyday cunning help Janie, Benjamin, and several scientists elude capture.” (Booklist)
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Nice Adeventure Story
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Excellent narrator
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Excellent
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Best performance I’ve heard yet on audible
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the daughters loved it!
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Would you listen to The Apothecary again? Why?
Such a fun story. Well written and an excellent narrator.Who was your favorite character and why?
I rather liked the poor gardener, even though his appearance was brief.What about Cristin Milioti’s performance did you like?
Excellent character distinctions, good accents.Excellent!
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Great read for the entire family
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If you could sum up The Apothecary in three words, what would they be?
Mystical, Adventurous, & ExcitingWhat did you like best about this story?
The magical aspectsWhich character ??? as performed by Cristin Milioti ??? was your favorite?
All great!If you could rename The Apothecary, what would you call it?
The name is perfectAny additional comments?
I would love a sequel.Great read for a young adult!
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Nicholas James
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Meloy is a renowned author of adult fiction, and one plus of THE APOTHECARY is that it is exceptionally well-written for a children's book.
Delightful story, beautifully read
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