Sorcerer's Apprentice

by Donald E Cooke

A busy inventor makes a robot to help tidy his workshop, but when the robot decides to create another robot things get out of control. This is a contemporary version of the classic tale for technologically-minded children.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published February 9, 1998

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars.


You know, I've never actually read this story or any version of it until now. It's not one I grew up with. It kinda has the same sort of vibe as The Sword and the Stone. It was good, but nothing amazing. I wonder how I would have felt about it as a kid.

[Nicoleta]

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[Carolina Cruz · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have never heard any 'Sorcerer's apprentice' stories, but have heard OF them. his one I would read to 4th and fifth grade children, because of the word "idiot". The plot itself was okay, although I do not really come to like any of the characters. I don't feel anything for them at the end of the book. It's not HORRIBLE, but it's not something it would not be my first pick to read to kids.

[Holden Attradies · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a library book my son brought home that we read together.

The story was a great take on a classic tale. The illustrations were vibrant and kept my son paying close attention to the detail. As a parent I especially appreciated the subtle math placed in the story.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new take on the classic story. Illustrations are great.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad little story, not unlike the other stories with the same title. This one having a robot apprentice was a nice twist on the traditional story though. The illustrations are nice too.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Plot kept the children engaged and was great for guided reading for a Y2 class. Useful for inference making and moral issues.