![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a story that should have broad appeal, while especially intriguing readers with an existing interest in chemistry, history, and decoding puzzles."Īn auspicious debut middle grade novel. Sands adeptly balances the novel’s darker turns with moments of levity and humor, and fills the book with nicely detailed characters and historical background-plus lots of explosions. ![]() "First-time novelist Sands has written an exciting and self-assured tale of alchemy and dark secrets. "Magic, adventure, and things that go boom-I love this book." This thrilling adventure will keep you hooked." Kevin Sands has created an engaging, kind-hearted, and humorous young hero in apothecary's apprentice Christopher Rowe. "Captivating! A masterful page-turner brimming with secrets, traps, friendship, intrigue, pigeons, potions, loyalty, and explosions. ![]()
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