The Alchemist's Portrait

by Simon Rose

Overview

On a school trip to the museum, Matthew has an eerie meeting with Peter Glimmer, who was imprisoned in his own portrait by his uncle, the villainous alchemist, Nicolaas van der Leyden. Peter Glimmer entrusts Matthew with recovering from the past the one thing that can save the world. Encountering magic, mayhem and murder, Matthew ends up in a desperate race back through time in order to save the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781896580296
Publisher:	Tradewind Books
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England. He graduated from university with a degree in history and has lived in Canada since 1990. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature of West Redding, CT. Simon offers a wide variety of presentations, workshops and author-in-residence programs for schools and libraries, covering such topics as the writing process, editing and revisions. He is a regular speaker at conferences and festivals, and has served as a juror for numerous literary prizes and awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature in 2007. Simon, his two children, and his dog and cat live in Calgary.

Editorial Reviews

"Rose combines time travel with an exciting twist, and the power of magic. Well written and fast-paced, this novel will keep the reader spellbound."

The Bookmark

"Congratulations on a great read for kids."

CanLit For Kids Books Ltd

"The Alchemist's Portrait is guaranteed to keep junior readers in suspense. Its fast paced plot will keep them reading to the end..."

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"Harry Potter fans will find the story a satisfying remedy to their post-Phoenix blues."

The Calgary Herald

"In this fast paced enactment of the classical theme of good vs. evil, the settings are vivid in detail. The characters are believable and diverse..."

University of Manitoba CM Magazine