by Maile Meloy (Author), Ian Schoenherr (Illustrator)
Two years have passed since Janie Scott last saw Benjamin Burrows, the mysterious apothecary's defiant son who stole her heart. On the other side of the world, Benjamin and his father are treating the sick and wounded in the war-torn jungles of Vietnam.
But Benjamin has also been experimenting with a magical new formula that allows him to communicate with Janie across the globe. When Benjamin discovers that she's in trouble, he calls on their friend Pip for help. The three friends are thrown into a desperate chase around the world to find one another, while unraveling the mystery of what threatens them all.
Acclaimed author Maile Meloy seamlessly weaves together magic and adventure in this breathtaking sequel with stunning illustrations by Ian Schoenherr.
Author Biography
Maile Meloy is the award-winning 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. You can visit Maile at www.mailemeloy.com.
Number of Pages: 432
Dimensions: 1.4 x 8 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 17, 2014
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Apprentices
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 12
