The Sorcerer's Apprentice

by Elizabeth Rose, Gerald Rose (Illustrator)

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

About the author

Elizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.

Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:

Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest

RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude

Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets

International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude

Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme

Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights

Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales

Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown

Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

And More!

Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:

Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!

Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.

Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.

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.