A review by textpublishing
The Apothecary by Maile Meloy, Ian Schoenherr
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