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THE ALCHEMIST'S APPRENTICE
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| By: |
Kate Thompson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£5.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0099439484 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780099439486 |
| Publisher: |
RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S PUBLISHERS UK |
| Pub. date: |
5 June, 2003 |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
Tells the rags-to-riches story of Jack, the blacksmith's boy. Jack's quest leads him on a quixotic set of travels which have a rollicking 'Tom Jones' feel to them. Eventually after both hardship and luxury, Jack finds himself with the enigmatic alchemist, Barnstable. |
| Synopsis: |
The Alchemist's Apprentice tells the rags-to-riches story of Jack, the blacksmith's boy. Jack's quest leads him on a quixotic set of travels which have a rollicking 'Tom Jones' feel to them. Eventually after both hardship and luxury, Jack finds himself with the enigmatic alchemist, Barnstable, dabbling in alchemy until finally he holds in his hand the precious and long awaited nugget but by that time, of course, it is too late. For the marvels of life cannot be bought. |
| Reader Age: |
from 9 to 11 |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Red Fox |
| Prizes: |
Shortlisted for Bisto Book of the Year Award 2003. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |