The Blackthorn Key by Kevin SandsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Many glowing reviews have already been written for The Blackthorn Key. Wonderful authors such as Stuart Gibbs and Ingrid Law give high recommendations for this series. With a setting of 1600s London, the author Kevin Sands has created an endearing protagonist in Christopher Rowe, apprentice to Master Apothecary Benedict Blackthorn. The story starts out with Christopher convincing his trusty sidekick Tom, that his experiment concocting explosives will not end badly (it does). Humor continues throughout the story, yet there also moments of genuine sadness, such as when Master Blackthorn lashes out at Christopher in anger, then is suddenly murdered. Christoper, using codes left by his master, works to solve how and why a dangerous cult is murdering apothecaries one by one. The characters, setting, plot, human and attention to detail all come together to make this one of my favorite adventure series. I can't wait to read the next two books! Please recommend this series to your fourth grade and up reader who loves a thrilling, yet nuanced adventure.
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