Apothecary

English

ISBN: 039925627X

EAN: 9780399256271

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General/Juvenile Fiction / General/Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Europe/

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 10/04/2011

Age Range: 10-UP

Synopsis: Its 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 whos not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becoming a spy. When Benjamins father is kidnapped, Janie and Benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecarys 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. Together with Ian Schoenherrs breathtaking illustrations, this is a truly stunning package from cover to cover.

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Apothecary

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.2 inches

Width: 6.12 inches

Length: 8.28 inches

Weight: 16.83 oz

Pages: 368