The Sorcerer's Apprentice

by Ted Dewan

How can the Sorcerer, a brilliant inventor, possibly clean up after himself when he spends all of his time working? His solution — he invents a robot Apprentice to solve his clutter problem! But when the Apprentice is left to clean up the workshop, he comes up with an idea of his own. What if the Apprentice invented his own helper? In this electric retelling of the classic Sorcerer's Apprentice story, you will find a cautionary tale about leaping before you look!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, 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]

Dar vrăjitorul prezisese ce va face ucenicul? Copii contra părinți

[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.