Sorcerer's Apprentice

by Inga Moore

A sorcerer's young apprentice attempts to practice magic in his master's absence, with disastrous results

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Inga Moore is a distinguished author and illustrator of children’s books whose illustrated titles include acclaimed versions of THE SECRET GARDEN and THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS. She lives in England.

Reviews

[Monica Hagerty · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I started reading this book to my niece, I really wasn't sure exactly what to expect. I had seen the movie, The Sorcerer's Apprentice (with Nicholas Cage), but wasn't sure if the book would be similar or not. As it turns out, it the book is not that similar to the movie but I still really liked it! My niece, who is in the 5th grade, was on the edge of her seat and couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. I think that is a tribute to how good the book is because even though the book was below her age and reading level, she still found it interesting. I also thought the book taught a little bit of a lesson as to what could happen if you metal in someone else's business or try to do something that you have not been taught how to do yet. It could get you into loads of trouble, just like it did Franz! The illustrations in this book are absolutely amazing, too. Not only can Inga Moore write, but she is also a wonderful illustrator.

[Bree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notes:
a good story but we kept comparing it to our audio book version by Barbara Shook Hazen and it really isn't the same

[Sara Carmona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great pictures throughout, and I love that the pictures tell the story as much as the text does. The full page illustrations placed throughout add so much to the boy's perspective.