In "Alchemy and Meggy Swann," Meggy, a spirited girl with a physical disability, moves to London in the 16th century to live with her estranged father, an alchemist. As she navigates the challenges of her new life, she uncovers her father's ambitions and the world of alchemy. Despite her struggles, Meggy's determination and intelligence shine through as she forms unexpected friendships and learns to harness her own potential. The story is a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the quest for belonging against the backdrop of a magical yet precarious historical era. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Clarion Books .

Karen Cushman was born in Chicago and now lives in Oakland, California. She has a long-standing interest in history (she was Assistant Director of the Museum Studies Department at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco) -particularly in the lives of ordinary people who lived at other times. She won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1995 for The Midwife's Apprentice.