"The Apothecary" follows the journey of a young girl named Janie, who moves to London in the 1950s. Her life takes a thrilling turn when she encounters an apothecary named Benjamin Burrows, who practices magic through alchemy. When Janie discovers that Benjamin's secret book holds powerful spells, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous adventure involving spies and dark forces. Together with Benjamin and his mysterious apprentice, Janie must harness the power of the apothecary's potions to confront their enemies and protect their world. This captivating tale blends historical fiction with elements of fantasy and empowerment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Apothecary .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

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

There are 353 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Turtleback Books .

Maile Meloy has written several adult novels and short story collections. Her stories have been featured in The New Yorker, The Paris Review and Granta. This is her first young adult novel. Visit Maile at www. mailemeloy. com.