The Mad ApprenticeThe dark and thrilling sequel to the book Kirkus called, "Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Inkheart all rolled into one" When Alice's mysterious Uncle Geryon sends her to help capture a rogue apprentice--a boy who has the same ability Alice has to Read himself into stories--she knows to expect a wild and unpredictable trip. But even though Alice has visited the magical realms inside libraries before, this adventure is far more dangerous. Because Torment, the magic creature holding this library together, has gone mad. But he might also have information about Alice's missing father. |
Contents
The Swamp | 1 |
The Way Forward | 20 |
Central Park | 34 |
Unexpected News _ | 55 |
The Cave of Doors | 64 |
The Gangs All Here | 73 |
Esaus Fortress | 85 |
Into the Maze | 95 |
Sorannas Gambit | 180 |
Together Again | 192 |
Difficult Choices | 202 |
A Welcome Respite | 210 |
Isaacs Confession | 223 |
The Giants Playground | 232 |
Alice and Goliath | 247 |
Torments Children | 258 |
Freefall _ | 106 |
The Coils of the Labyrinth | 116 |
Torment | 126 |
Invitation | 136 |
The Grasping Tower _ _ _ _ | 147 |
The Swarmers Go Forth _ _ _ | 160 |
Down the Rabbit Hole _ | 168 |
The Hunt Begins _ | 271 |
End of the Line | 287 |
The Gideon Reprise | 299 |
Reunion _ _ | 307 |
Homecoming | 316 |
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 335 |
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