Title: The Blackthorn Key
Author: Kevin Sands
Pages: 371
Finished: March 9, 2019
First Sentence: I found it.
Summary: Christopher is an apprentice to the apothecary Benedict Blackthorn during the mid 1600s. Unfortunately, someone is murdering apothecaries in order to find a devastating secret. It's up to Christopher to figure out what the secret is and how to stop the murders.
Thoughts: Had to read this one for work as it's on the 2020 Caudill list. I was... less than enthused about it. It sounded like it was a fantasy book based off the description (not the description I gave.) I like Middle Grade fantasy. But this was more adventure/mystery/historical fiction. But with modern sounding language and narration. Basically, for kids who want and adventure, this is right up their alley. If someone wants hardcore historical fiction or mystery, this won't fit the bill quite as much.
Beginning is a bit slow, but once Master Benedict is murdered, things pick up quickly. The main character is you standard good natured troublemaker. He'll appeal to middle school boys.
As for me, it wasn't quite my taste.
Beginning is a bit slow, but once Master Benedict is murdered, things pick up quickly. The main character is you standard good natured troublemaker. He'll appeal to middle school boys.
As for me, it wasn't quite my taste.
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