The Mad Apprentice The Forbidden Library Volume 2 [Paperback]

The dark and thrilling sequel to the bookKirkuscalled, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Inkheart all rolled into one

Alice has her first adventure outside Geryon's library after he volunteers her to work with five other apprentice Readers, including Isaac, to capture a rogue apprentice who murdered his master. But none of them realize that the library of the late rival Reader is still a working deadly labyrinth, or that the vicious guardian is still protecting it. As they face the fight of their lives, Alice learns much more about Isaac, Geryon (her own master), and the fate of her father.


Wexler is an able builder of magical worlds and creatures, with labyrinths, an enchanted library, and a feisty, swashbuckling heroine at the center. A story rich in action and allegory—fantasy fans will want to hang on for what comes next. —Kirkus Reviews

Wexler is an able builder of magical worlds and creatures, with labyrinths, an enchanted library, and a feisty, swashbuckling heroine at the center. A story rich in action and allegory—fantasy fans will want to hang on for what comes next. —Kirkus

Full of action and adventure, this tale will enthrall fans of the first novel. —School Library Journal

With an original concept, a brave and spirited heroine, and tantalizing incipient relationships among the apprentices (including Alice’s hot-and-cold friendship with Isaac, who tricked her in the first volume), Wexler’s series grows stronger by the book. —Horn Book

Praise forThe Forbidden Library:
Working in the grand tradition of children's fantasy, Wexler's off to a promising start. —Kirkus

A charming, adventuresome fantasy from a promising new author. —Booklist

Reminiscent of Cornelia Funke's Inkheart (Scholastic, 2003) and Neil Gaiman's Coraline (HarperCollins, 2002). &mdasl³V