msjaquiss's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun piece of children's literature. It's well written with an interesting story which will certainly capture the imaginations of children (and parents) everywhere.
textpublishing's review against another edition
5.0
‘A rollicking read…it’s a marvellous book.’
Speaking Volumes, Radio NZ
‘In The Apothecary, Maile Meloy keeps raising the stakes for her main characters until it seems that victory is impossible….But it’s hard to keep these characters down, and their ingenuity and determination bring them out of the pages and make them real for the reader. This book is full of magic and sparkle, spies, evil and global intrigue…The Apothecary is an exciting, well-researched adventure that readers will find hard to put down, no matter what genre they favour.’
Kid Book Capers blog
‘Fighting science with magic, it is as if James Bond meets Harry Potter in this fast- paced thriller/fantasy where all is not what it seems…A fascinating glimpse into the history of the Cold War.’
Augusta Margaret River Mail
‘A fantasy adventure firmly rooted in the real world, it’s set in 1950s Cold War London, and will hugely appeal to readers aged 12 and up.’
Readings Monthly
‘This cleverly plotted “le Carre for kids” adventure is driven by a memorable, quick-witted protagonist.’
Fran Atkinson, Saturday Age
Speaking Volumes, Radio NZ
‘In The Apothecary, Maile Meloy keeps raising the stakes for her main characters until it seems that victory is impossible….But it’s hard to keep these characters down, and their ingenuity and determination bring them out of the pages and make them real for the reader. This book is full of magic and sparkle, spies, evil and global intrigue…The Apothecary is an exciting, well-researched adventure that readers will find hard to put down, no matter what genre they favour.’
Kid Book Capers blog
‘Fighting science with magic, it is as if James Bond meets Harry Potter in this fast- paced thriller/fantasy where all is not what it seems…A fascinating glimpse into the history of the Cold War.’
Augusta Margaret River Mail
‘A fantasy adventure firmly rooted in the real world, it’s set in 1950s Cold War London, and will hugely appeal to readers aged 12 and up.’
Readings Monthly
‘This cleverly plotted “le Carre for kids” adventure is driven by a memorable, quick-witted protagonist.’
Fran Atkinson, Saturday Age
woolyj's review against another edition
4.0
It was a good book. More for on the younger side but I still liked it. Lots of twists and turns while being set just after WW2. Yeah would definitely read it again along with my 9 year old.
eeelizaabethhh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
calistaw's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
punkystarshine's review against another edition
4.0
This was cute. 3.5, because it didn't go into depth about some things I wished it did, and felt a little to tied up with a bow, but rounded up because it's for kiddos.
leahalexmc's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
katykat_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5