353 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606357128
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
It's 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 who's not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becomin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,133 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
lighthearted 33%
funny 25%
tense 22%
hopeful 18%
emotional 14%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
WarMinor
Death of parent
353 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606357128
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
It's 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 who's not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becomin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,133 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
lighthearted 33%
funny 25%
tense 22%
hopeful 18%
emotional 14%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
WarMinor
Death of parent