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The Bookseller's Apprentice

By Amelia Mellor
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The Bookseller's Apprentice by Amelia Mellor is a magical adventure set in a Melbourne bookshop in 1871. The story follows Billy Pyke, an enthusiastic young apprentice, who discovers mysterious secrets hidden within the pages of enchanted books. As Billy learns more about the shop's wonders and its eccentric crew, he faces challenges that test his courage and integrity in a world where stories hold real power.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a passion for adventure, magic, and historical settings. The story weaves together elements of mystery and enchantment, offering a captivating journey that fosters a love for books and learning in young readers. Perfect for those who delight in tales filled with wonder and the charm of discovering new worlds.

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The Bookseller's Apprentice

Return to Amelia Mellor's magical Melbourne in the prequel to best-seller The Grandest Bookshop in the World.

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See a whole new side to Amelia Mellor's magical Melbourne in this action-packed prequel to The Grandest Bookshop in the World.

Twelve-year-old Billy Pyke has a talent for sorting things out, whether it's his chaotic family home or the busy book stall at Paddy's Market. In 1871, the market is the loud, smelly, marvellous heart of Melbourne, and Billy is delighted to work at the book stall there for the eccentric Mr Cole. When his new friend Kezia warns him of a sinister magician called the Obscurosmith, Billy can't believe her stories of magical deals gone horribly wrong - until he sees them happening. And the night that the Obscurosmith crosses a terrifying and dangerous line, Billy realises something: if he wants the Obscurosmith stopped, he'll have to do it himself.

Award-winning author Amelia Mellor delivers another race-against-time adventure in this action-packed prequel to The Grandest Bookshop in the World. Loaded with tricks, riddles, magic and mayhem, The Bookseller's Apprentice is perfect for Mellor fans and newcomers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922400871

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 September 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

Collections

Amelia Mellor Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Amelia Mellor began her writing career as her secondary school's resident playwright in Year 11. As part of her creative writing course at the University of Melbourne, she completed a thesis on the reinvention of the Industrial Revolution in children's fantasy literature. Her debut novel, The Grandest Bookshop in the World, has won an Australian Book Industry Award, an Indie Book Award, a NSW Premier's Literary Award and a Booksellers' Choice Award. When she isn't writing, Amelia enjoys hiking, gardening and drawing. She can be found at authorameliamellor.com or walking the streets of Melbourne.

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