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353 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606357128
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
It's 1952 and the Scott family has just moved from Los Angeles to London. Here, fourteen-year-old Janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, Benjamin Burrows - a fascinating boy who's not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becomin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,362 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
lighthearted 33%
funny 28%
tense 23%
hopeful 22%
emotional 18%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 43% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
War, Xenophobia, KidnappingMinor
Death of parent
353 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606357128
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
It's 1952 and the Scott family has just moved from Los Angeles to London. Here, fourteen-year-old Janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, Benjamin Burrows - a fascinating boy who's not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becomin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,362 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
lighthearted 33%
funny 28%
tense 23%
hopeful 22%
emotional 18%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 43% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
War, Xenophobia, KidnappingMinor
Death of parent