The Apprentices by Meloy, Maile

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: Maile Meloy
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 06/17/2014
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.40w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780142425985
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 158515 / Apprentices

About the Author
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.