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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 5–8—A fairly interesting mystery set mostly in 1952 London, The Apothecary offers a little of everything; magic, romance, mystery, and historical fiction. When friends of Janie's parents are blacklisted in Hollywood (they are a television writing team), the Scotts move to London. Around the corner from their flat is a mysterious shop with an enigmatic apothecary. The man's son is Janie's new friend at school. When she and Benja...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
In 1952, Janie's family moves to London. When her new friend Benjamin's father--the titular apothecary--goes missing, the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on February 1, 2012
Maile Meloy is a master prose stylist, able to move between comedy and mystery in a heartbeat. Cold War politics combine with secret societies and magic in this pitch-perfect middle-grade debut. Jane quickly proves herself a smart...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
