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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2011
The Apothecary
By Maile Meloy
A kidnapped apothecary, a secret book, and a race against spies to prevent disaster in 1952 London.
384 pages· 75,684 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
Paperback
Summary: In 1952 London, Janie Scott and Benjamin Burrows face a perilous mission. After Benjamin's father, a mysterious apothecary, is kidnapped, they must unlock the secrets of his sacred book, the Pharmacopoeia. As Russian spies with nuclear ambitions close in, Janie and Benjamin test potions beyond imagination, racing to save the apothecary and avert catastrophe. Will they succeed before time runs out?
