Staff Reviews

Set in the 1600s, this is a fast paced, action-packed adventure with truly memorable characters, especially the apothecary’s apprentice, who solves puzzles and riddles, but sometimes blurts out funny, middle ages humor - this will resonate with Percy Jackson fans.

(Fantasy, ages 9+) Find more Staff Picks By Maureen

Exciting, fast-paced story of Christopher, the apprentice to an apothecary who is involved in several mysterious deaths. One of the best kids' novels I've read this year. I felt like I was in their world for days afterwards! 

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