What reading level is Apothecary?

Apothecary by Maile Meloy is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Apothecary appropriate for?

Apothecary is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Apothecary?

Apothecary is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Apothecary have any content warnings?

Apothecary has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Apothecary?

Apothecary by Maile Meloy is 368 pages.

Apothecary

Maile Meloy

Apothecary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maile Meloy

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Benjamin clutches the secret Pharmacopoeia as shadows creep closer—Russian spies are on their trail! Janie’s heart races in the dim light of the apothecary’s shop, where magic potions bubble and danger looms. Can they unlock the book’s secrets before it’s too late?

Themes

Adventure FriendshipHistoryFantasyFamily

Quick Assessment

Set in 1952 London, this middle-grade adventure follows Janie and Benjamin as they navigate a new city, friendship, and espionage after the local apothecary is kidnapped. The story blends historical elements with fantasy and mild suspense, suitable for ages 9-12. Themes include courage, trust, and the excitement of discovery, with no intense content concerns.