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The Apothecary (The Apothecary #1)

The Apothecary (The Apothecary #1)

Historical FictionMiddle Grade
Pages
368
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1952 London, fourteen-year-old Janie Scott meets Benjamin Burrows, the son of a mysterious apothecary. When Benjamin's father is kidnapped, Janie and Benjamin must decipher the secrets of a sacred book, the Pharmacopoeia. They race against Russian spies to find the apothecary and prevent a looming disaster, discovering potent potions along the way.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousTense
QuestComing of AgeReluctant Hero

Genres

Historical Fiction Middle Grade Mystery Adventure Children's Books History

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Characters

Janie ScottProtagonist
Benjamin BurrowsProtagonist
Russian spiesAntagonist
The ApothecarySupporting
All characters in The Apothecary (The Apothecary #1)