She won the rosenthal foundation award and the john c. Maile meloy is the author of the novels liars and saints, a family daughter, and do not become alarmed. Fourteenyearold janie scott has been told by her parents that they must suddenly move to london. The first edition of the novel was published in august 29th 2011, and was written by maile meloy.
Maile meloy brings to her first book for young readers the same emotional. Review of the apothecary by maile meloy rhapsody in. The year is 1952, and fear of communism dominates the culture, especially in the entertainment industry. Created by publishers weekly view on publishers weekly share. It gets fast paced, with the reader enveloped in the fast developing plot. The blend of history, culture, and the anxiety of the time with magical science will keep readers just as. Meloy weaves fantasy into a fine work of historical fiction, bringing to life the coldwar era when everyday life was permeated by fear of nuclear disaster and russian spies lurking everywhere. But, the author combined fantasy and reallife events in a very interesting and engaging way. Lenka swenson and scout trond, 8thgraders at chief joseph middle school in bozeman, mt, make a trailer for the yetnonexistant movie version of a. The apothecary by maile meloy the anxious educator. Maile has also won the aga khan prize for fiction and received a guggenheim fellowship. Jan 18, 2012 i first met maile meloy in the pages of her first novel for young readers, the apothecary.
The apothecary had me turning pages like there is no tomorrow. When the apothecary is kidnapped, janie, the apothecarys son, benjamin, and soon a likable pickpocket named pip, all begin searching for the missing man, and using the occasional. Like whenever we tamper with natural laws, there are consequences, the count said. Here, fourteenyearold janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, benjamin burrows. Maile meloy has two shortstory collections and two adult novels under her belt. Parents need to know that the apprentices, sequel to maile meloys outstanding youngreader debut, the apothecary, is a fascinating brew of fantasy, history, teen romance, and lifeanddeath adventure. Maile meloy author, ian schoenherr illustrator format. One of my alltime favorite books, because its just the right blend of romance. Aug 30, 2011 maile meloy has two shortstory collections and two adult novels under her belt. However, the magic occasionally feels like a contrivance to move the plot forward instead of an organic part of the fantasy.
Parents need to know that the apprentices, sequel to maile meloy s outstanding youngreader debut, the apothecary, is a fascinating brew of fantasy, history, teen romance, and lifeanddeath adventure. Janie feels uncomfortable in her strange new school, until the local apothecary promises her a remedy for homesickness. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In 1954, two years after the events of the first book, janie scott and benjamin burrows, son of the mysterious apothecary, are now 16 and. This book is full of magic and sparkle, spies, evil and global intrigue. Pdf the apothecary book by maile meloy free download. Maile meloy is the author of the story collection half in love, and the novels liars and saints, shortlisted for the 2005 orange prize, and a family daughter.
I was completely drawn into the world meloy had created, not to mention the lovely characters. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Maile meloy is the awardwinning author of the apothecary and the apprentices as well as the adult short story collections both ways is the only way i want it and half in love, and the novels liars and saints and a family daughter. Maile meloy is an american author of fantasy, adventure and literary fiction novels. In the book the apothecary who are janes parents and what were their professions. Its a discussion guide for the book which includes some details about the book and 19 discussion and comprehension questions as well as list of extensive activities and tips on how to start your. Meloys fastpaced, engrossing cold war story is matched by her ability to create characters who grab the. When benjamins father is kidnapped, janie and benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecarys sacred book, the pharmacopoeia, in. Instead of an ordinary apothecary the apothecary in the book conducts spells, the change of matter and humans changing into birds. Maile meloy is the awardwinning author of the apothecary and the. Movie trailer for the apothecary by maile meloy youtube. In the apothecary, maile meloy keeps raising the stakes for her main characters until it seems that victory is impossible. The blend of history, culture, and the anxiety of the time with magical science will keep. The apothecary by maile meloy illustrated by ian schoenherr g.
Parents need to know that the apothecary is an engaging, wellwritten story by an awardwinning adult author who has successfully turned to a younger audience without simply dumbing down adult themes. Take my reaction to the cover of maile meloys the apothecary, for instance. Shes been shortlisted for the orange prize and her fans include ann patchett, philip roth and richard ford. Maile meloy made her debut as a published author in 2002 with the short story collection half in love. Below is a list of maile meloys books in order of when they were originally released. Here, fourteenyearold janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, benjamin burrows, a fascinating boy whos not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becoming a spy. Here, fourteenyearold janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son. The enthralling sequel to the apothecary, maile meloys first book for young readers. Text publishing the apprentices, book by maile meloy. The larger the disruption, the larger the consequence. Janie and benjamin and their parents were a breath of fresh air after the maddening characters in the divergent series that i just finished.
The two rush to save the apothecary only to find out that he is attempting to stop a nuclear test in soviet territory. The apprentices is a magical blend of fantasy and reality that sparkles with life and adventurea delightful sequel. Maile meloy, author of two novels and two story collections that have been praised for their meticulous realism, has written her first book for young readers, and. This book is full of magic and sparkle, spies, evil and global intriguethe apothecary is an exciting, wellresearched. Its also beautifully illustrated by ian schoenherr.
An immensely satisfying historical fantasy set during the cold war opens as fourteenyearold. I loved that it was set in 1952, it was interesting to have it set right after world war ii. The apothecary by maile meloy, ian schoenherr kirkus. Oct 16, 2011 maile meloy, author of two novels and two story collections that have been praised for their meticulous realism, has written her first book for young readers, and defying expectations of admirers. Some social and ethical complexities may be a bit much for younger kids, e. The apothecary is a perfect blend of believable historical fiction with some magic thrown in there.
Aimed at middleschoolers, its a wonderfully entertaining story set in the 1950s and full of magic, spies, nuclear disaster, science and suspense. One day, the apothecary was kidnapped by the soviet and he gave benjamin his ancient book the pharmacopoeia and told him to protect it from the people who want to take it. But the real cure is meeting the apothecarys son benjamin, a curiously defiant boy who dreams of becoming a spy. Click to read more about the apothecary by maile meloy. There, fourteenyearold janie gets a homesickness cure from the neighborhood apothecary and becomes fascinated by his defiant son, benjamin burrowsa. Her first novel was published the next year, which was entitled liars and saints. The story starts out simple, with janie in a new school attempting a chemistry experiment. Check out our unique reader levels to find the right books for your reader. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are jane scott, mr.
Official website of writer maile meloy, author of the critically acclaimed short story collection both ways is the only way i want it, the bestselling apothecary trilogy for middle grade readers, and the new adult novel do not become alarmed. Maile meloy is the awardwinning author of the apothecary, as well as the adult short story collections both ways is the only way i want it and half in love, and the novels liars and saints and a family daughter. This is a story that will delight kids and return notsoyoung readers to the magic of childhood. When benjamins father is kidnapped, janie and benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecary s sacred book, the pharmacopoeia. Dec 31, 20 the apothecary is a perfect blend of believable historical fiction with some magic thrown in there.
Aug 29, 2011 maile meloy has two shortstory collections and two adult novels under her belt. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 362 pages and is available in hardcover format. So begins the hook that first put this book on my radar. Buy a cheap copy of the apothecary book by maile meloy. Read the apothecary by maile meloy available from rakuten kobo. Maile meloy is the author of the novels liars and saints which was shortlisted for the orange prize and chosen for the richard and judy book club and a family daughter, the shortstory collections half in love and both ways is the only way i wan. The apothecary by maile meloy, 9780399256271, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
But its hard to keep these characters down, and their ingenuity and determination bring them out of the pages and make them real for the reader. The apothecary discussion guide this bit of ephemera featuring my jacket painting for the apothecary recently found its way to me. The blend of history, culture, and the anxiety of the time with magical science will. Before the house committee on unamerican activities can interrogate janie scotts hollywood writingteam parents for being possible communists. Following the paths of neil gaiman, julia alvarez and carl hiaasen, bestselling author meloy both ways is the only way i want it, 2009, etc. First up is a historical fiction novel that takes place during the early part of the cold war and mixes in some mystery and fantasy.
Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. A tantalizing blend of history, mystery and fantasy. The triumphant finale in the trilogy that began with maile meloys bestselling, critically acclaimed the apothecary, and continued in its captivating sequel, the apprentices, the afterroom is full of enchantment and heart, with ian schoenherrs stunning illustrations throughout. The apprentices, the second installment in a trilogy by maile meloy, was an enjoyable book, but has flaws. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you enjoyed the apothecary, and are interested in great reads where improbable things happen with alarming regularity, you also love when you reach me by rebecca stead. The blend of history, culture, and the anxiety of the time with.
Here, fourteenyearold janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, benjamin. Text publishing the apothecary, book by maile meloy. Sweet on books is the place to go for childrens book recommendations. The apothecary the apothecary series book 1 kindle edition by. An immensely satisfying historical fantasy set during the cold war opens as fourteenyearold janies family flees to london because her parents, hollywood writers, were about to be called before the house unamerican activities committee. In the book the apothecary when does the setting of this story begin. Buy the apothecary by maile meloy from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. Jan 12, 2012 the apothecary by maile meloy illustrated by ian schoenherr g. This is a delightful middle gradeyoung adult book replete with magic and young romance and set in 1952, so there are also history lessons about the cold war and its impact in the west. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Before the house committee on unamerican activities can interrogate janie scotts hollywood writingteam parents for being possible communists, they move to london.