Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Apothecary |
2011 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Apprentices |
2013 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
| 3 |
The After-Room |
2015 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
The Apothecary is a children’s fantasy trilogy set during the Cold War. Janie Scott, a 14-year-old American, moves to London in 1952 and befriends Benjamin Burrows, whose father runs a pharmacy. She soon discovers that his father is actually a magical apothecary guarding an ancient book of transformative potions.
The Apprentices (2013) and The After-Room (2015) continue the adventure, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr. The series blends real Cold War history with fantasy elements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the The Apothecary series?
There are three books in the The Apothecary series, published between 2011 and 2015.
What is the first book in the The Apothecary series?
The first book in the The Apothecary series is The Apothecary, published in 2011.
What is The Apothecary series about?
Set in 1952 London, the series follows Janie Scott, an American girl whose family moves to England during the Cold War. She discovers that the local pharmacist is actually a magical apothecary with a sacred book of potions and spells. The three books — The Apothecary (2011), The Apprentices (2013), and The After-Room (2015) — blend historical fiction with fantasy adventure.