The first edition of the novel was published in august 29th 2011, and was written by maile meloy. 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. Maile meloy is the awardwinning author of the short story collections both ways is the only way i want it and half in love and the novels liars. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are jane scott, mr. The apothecary by maile meloy, ian schoenherr kirkus. Maile meloy is the author of the story collection half in love and the novel liars and saints, which was shortlisted for the 2005 orange prize. Here, fourteenyearold janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, benjamin burrows a fascinating boy whos not. Maile meloy is the author of the novels liars and saints, a family daughter, and do not become alarmed. The apothecary the apothecary series series by maile meloy. The apothecary by maile meloy, 9781849395069, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. 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. Characters apothecary maile meloy penguin group usa. There, fourteenyearold janie gets a homesickness cure from the neighborhood apothecary and becomes fascinated by his defiant son, benjamin burrowsa boy struggling with his destiny, who isnt afraid to stand up to authority and who dreams of becoming a spy.
Maile meloys first novel for young readers combines historical fiction with fantasy. Yeah, even many books are offered, this book can steal the reader heart consequently much. The apothecary the apothecary series book 1 kindle edition by meloy, maile, schoenherr, ian. The apothecary the apothecary series book 1 kindle. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the apothecary. Pdf the apothecary book by maile meloy free download. Overview this first novel for young readers by the acclaimed author of a family daughter follows a 14yearold american girl whose life unexpectedly transforms when she moves to london in 1952 and gets swept up in a race to save the world from nuclear war.
Maile meloy is a writer, known for the society 2019, certain women 2016 and the proxy marriage. Meloy weaves fantasy into a fine work of historical fiction, bringing to life the cold war era when everyday life was permeated by fear of nuclear disaster and. 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. In my experience, when an adult author makes the switchover to childrens lit, the results are often patronizing, dull, or patronizingly dull. The apothecary by maile meloy, a middle grade novel, can be read by all ages for its fine drawing of history along with meditations on family, war, power, freedom and the threat of nuclear weapons. Oct 07, 2015 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. I dont always enjoy fantasy, but this book sounds like one i would enjoy. When benjamins father is kidnapped, janie and benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecary s sacred book, the pharmacopoeia.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the apothecary by maile meloy. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Take my reaction to the cover of maile meloys the apothecary, for instance. Pdf the apothecary book by maile meloy free download 362. Where was the apothecary found and in what condition. Hot water bottles, english pennies, a bottle of aspirin, and something to cure janies homesickness. 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.
Though the book is a fantastical adventure story, author maile meloyin her first work for young readersweaves in the political intrigue that flavored the 1950s as well. The apothecary is a perfect blend of believable historical fiction with some magic thrown in there. Ive been attracted to that book because of its great cover. Meloys roman the apothecary aus dem jahr 2011 richtet sich vornehmlich an junge leser. Maile meloy combines historical fiction and fantasy here, as jane is pulled into a plot involving benjamin and his apothecary father, cold war tensions with russia, herbal elixirs and even a cameo. When benjamins father, the mysterious apothecary, is kidnapped he entrusts janie and benjam. The second novel of the apothecary series written by author maile meloy was published under the title the apprentices. Oct 04, 2011 award winning novelist maile meloy, in her first novel for young readers 10 and up, has written something amazing. Meloy is the older sister of colin meloy, frontman of the decemberists, solo artist, and also the author of the wildwood chronicles novels wildwood, under wildwood and wildwood imperium. It must be annoying to have a famous sibling whom people constantly mention as a reference point for your own work, even if your careers have nothing to do with each other. Maile meloy has, until now, primarily acted as an author of books for adults. Jan 18, 2012 i first met maile meloy in the pages of her first novel for young readers, the apothecary aimed at middleschoolers, its a wonderfully entertaining story set in the 1950s and full of magic, spies, nuclear disaster, science and suspense.
The apothecary by maile meloy movie trailer youtube. Online library the apprentices apothecary 2 maile meloy the apprentices apothecary 2 maile meloy. The apothecary by maile meloy penguin random house canada. Jan 12, 2012 maile meloy has, until now, primarily acted as an author of books for adults. What makes janies story remarkable is that through a touch of magic found in an.
The apothecary series ian schoenherr and maile meloy allow for the possibilities with this awardwinning, criticallyacclaimed trilogy from new york times bestselling author maile meloy. 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 apothecary is her first novel for young readers. Fourteenyearold janie scott is new to london and shes finding it dull, dreary and cold until she meets benjamin burrows who dreams of becoming a spy. 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. The apprentices the apothecary series paperback by maile meloy, ian schoenherr on. Text publishing the apothecary, book by maile meloy. When benjamins father is kidnapped, janie and benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecarys sacred book, the pharmacopoeia, in. The plot of this novel once again features the main characters benjamin burrows and janie scott, and revolves around the happenings in their. An immensely satisfying historical fantasy set during the cold war opens as fourteenyearold. In their quest to rescue the apothecary, the friends enlist the help of a gardener in the physic garden, a chinese chemist, jin lo, and streetwise pip.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the apothecary the apothecary series book 1. 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. So begins the hook that first put this book on my radar. Free download or read online the apothecary pdf epub book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 362 pages and is available in hardcover format. Janies parents are suspected of being communists, and while they neither confirm nor deny being so, they are clearly sympathetic to the ideal of communism. Through the use of magic potions and friendship, they are able to save the apothecary and prevent nuclear disaster. The apothecary by maile meloy overview this first novel for young readers by the acclaimed author of a family daughter follows a 14yearold american girl whose life unexpectedly transforms when she moves to london in 1952 and gets swept up in a race to save the world from nuclear war. Oct 04, 2011 the apothecary ebook written by maile meloy. 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. When benjamins father is kidnapped, janie and benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecarys sacred book, the pharmacopoeia, in order to find him, all. The apothecary is the story of fourteenyearold janie scott who has unhappily moved with her television writing parents from a comfortable life in hollywood, california, all the way to london. Here we have one of the lovelier illustrated book jackets to come out in recent years. Their aunt, the late ellen meloy, was also an author.
Award winning novelist maile meloy, in her first novel for young readers 10 and up, has written something amazing. When benjamins father is kidnapped, janie and benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecarys sacred book, the pharmacopoeia. So i wont make a big deal out of the fact that maile meloy, author of the apothecary, is the sister of colin meloy, of the decemberists. I have a tween daughter who is an avid reader and i am always looking for new authors for her to try. While palling around with benjamin burrows, whod rather be a spy than follow in the apothecary family tradition, janie becomes entangled with cold war espionage after benjamins father mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a secret 700yearold book of magic elixirs. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apothecary maile meloy penguin group usa penguin books. Before the house committee on unamerican activities can interrogate janie scotts hollywood writingteam parents for being possible communists, they move to london. Maile meloy born january 1, 1972 is an american fiction writer. Maile meloy in the book, the apothecary, how old was janie at the end of ww2. About the author maile meloy is the awardwinning author of the short. Here, fourteenyearold janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, benjamin.
The apprentices the apothecary series maile meloy, ian. Its like authors for grownups see books for children as less deserving of decent writing than their adult brethren. The apothecary by maile meloy a dose of magic could save the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Maile meloy is the awardwinning author of the 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. Aug 29, 2011 the apothecary by maile meloy, a middle grade novel, can be read by all ages for its fine drawing of history along with meditations on family, war, power, freedom and the threat of nuclear weapons.