Chris Moriarty grew up in New York surrounded by a loud and zany family much like Sacha's. She wrote The Inquisitor's Apprentice so her children could read a fantasy that celebrates their New York Jewish heritage. Chris has also written several award-winning science fiction novels. She lives in upstate New York.
Moriarty's novel is chock-full of period detail (both in the author's confident prose and Geyer's occasional pen-and-ink illustrations), feisty character dynamics, and a solid sense of humor. It's a fascinating example of alternate history that leaves the door open for future mysteries.--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA marvelous, mystical romp that doesn't ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers' appetite for more: Yes, please!--Kirkus, starred review Moriarty's thoroughly imagined alternate history has a killer premise...The mystery unfolds at a heady clip. -Booklist Spoiler Alert: It's awesome. --Fuse #8 Blog on School Library Journal A wonderfully inventive and fascinating story of the clash of ancient magic and early-twentieth century technology. A compelling book that I read in a single sitting and highly recommend.--Garth Nix, New York Times bestselling author of Sabriel and the Seventh Tower seriesFantastic . . . a great magic trick.--Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author of Little BrotherYou'll fall right into The Inquisitor's Apprentice by Chris Moriarty.-- Robin Hobb, international best-selling author of the Rain Wilds Chronicles Cory Doctorow told me I would love this, and he was so right!--Ellen Kushner
Gr 4-7-This novel is based on an interesting premise, but its realization falls short of its potential. Sacha Kessler lives in an alternate history in which people are capable of magic, which is illegal, and policed by Inquisitors, whose mission is to stop it. He can see magic is being worked, earning him the position of assistant apprentice to the foremost Inquisitor in New York City, an unlikely position for a Jew. Shortly after he begins his prestigious class-defying job, he discovers a dybbuk, a creature from Jewish folklore, has been set loose and he must stop it from killing Thomas Edison. The Inquisitor's Apprentice has the innocent appeal of a "Hardy Boys" novel set in 19th-century New York (with magic). The simple black-and-white illustrations support the time frame. While the content and art will appeal to younger readers, the quality of writing, details, jokes, and class commentary targets the book at an older crowd. Unfortunately, instead of satiating both, it satisfies neither. A number of Yiddish words are difficult to understand in context, further deterring many readers. The plot moves slowly, but will keep kids hooked in the beginning. As the story progresses, however, it becomes more convoluted, culminating in a confusing and hurried ending. Several class issues are raised throughout the book and often associated with ethnicity. While this is appropriate for the time, it will leave many readers with an uncomfortable feeling.-Devin Burritt, Jackson Memorial Library, Tenants Harbor, ME (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
"A wonderfully inventive and fascinating story of the clash of ancient magic and early-twentieth century technology. A compelling book that I read in a single sitting and highly recommend."--Garth Nix, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Sabriel" and the Seventh Tower series "Fantastic . . . a great magic trick."--Cory Doctorow, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Little Brother" "A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn't ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers' appetite for more: Yes, please!"--"Kirkus", starred review "Spoiler Alert: It's awesome."--Fuse #8 Blog on "School Library Journal" "Moriarty's novel is chock-full of period detail (both in the author's confident prose and Geyer's occasional pen-and-ink illustrations), feisty character dynamics, and a solid sense of humor. It's a fascinating example of alternate history that leaves the door open for future mysteries."--"Publishers Weekly", starred review "Moriarty's novel is chock-full of period detail (both in the author's confident prose and Geyer's occasional pen-and-ink illustrations), feisty character dynamics, and a solid sense of humor. It's a fascinating example of alternate history that leaves the door open for future mysteries."--"Publishers Weekly", starred review "A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn't ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers' appetite for more: Yes, please!"--"Kirkus", starred review "Moriarty's thoroughly imagined alternate history has a killer premise...The mystery unfolds at a heady clip." -"Booklist" "Spoiler Alert: It's awesome."--Fuse #8 Blog on "School Library Journal" "A wonderfully inventive and fascinating story of the clash of ancient magic and early-twentieth century technology. A compelling book that I read in a single sitting and highly recommend."--Garth Nix, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Sabriel" and the Seventh Tower series "Fantastic . . . a great magic trick."--Cory Doctorow, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Little Brother" "You'll fall right into "The Inquisitor's Apprentice" by Chris Moriarty."--Robin Hobb, international best-selling author of the Rain Wilds Chronicles "Cory Doctorow told me I would love this, and he was so right!"--Ellen Kushner "Moriarty's novel is chock-full of period detail (both in the author's confident prose and Geyer's occasional pen-and-ink illustrations), feisty character dynamics, and a solid sense of humor. It's a fascinating example of alternate history that leaves the door open for future mysteries."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn't ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers' appetite for more: Yes, please!"--Kirkus, starred review "Moriarty's thoroughly imagined alternate history has a killer premise...The mystery unfolds at a heady clip." -Booklist "Spoiler Alert: It's awesome." --Fuse #8 Blog on School Library Journal "A wonderfully inventive and fascinating story of the clash of ancient magic and early-twentieth century technology. A compelling book that I read in a single sitting and highly recommend."--Garth Nix, New York Times bestselling author of Sabriel and the Seventh Tower series "Fantastic . . . a great magic trick."--Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author of Little Brother "You'll fall right into The Inquisitor's Apprentice by Chris Moriarty."-- Robin Hobb, international best-selling author of the Rain Wilds Chronicles "Cory Doctorow told me I would love this, and he was so right!"--Ellen Kushner "Moriarty s novel is chock-full of period detail (both in the author s confident prose and Geyer s occasional pen-and-ink illustrations), feisty character dynamics, and a solid sense of humor. It s a fascinating example of alternate history that leaves the door open for future mysteries." "Publishers Weekly," starred review "A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn t ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers appetite for more: Yes, please!" "Kirkus," starred review "Moriarty's thoroughly imagined alternate history has a killer premise...The mystery unfolds at a heady clip." -"Booklist" "Spoiler Alert: It s awesome." Fuse #8 Blog on "School Library Journal" "A wonderfully inventive and fascinating story of the clash of ancient magic and early-twentieth century technology. A compelling book that I read in a single sitting and highly recommend." Garth Nix, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Sabriel" and the Seventh Tower series "Fantastic . . . a great magic trick." Cory Doctorow, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Little Brother" "You ll fall right into "The Inquisitor s Apprentice" by Chris Moriarty." Robin Hobb, international best-selling author of the Rain Wilds Chronicles "Cory Doctorow told me I would love this, and he was so right!" Ellen Kushner" "Moriarty's novel is chock-full of period detail (both in the author's confident prose and Geyer's occasional pen-and-ink illustrations), feisty character dynamics, and a solid sense of humor. It's a fascinating example of alternate history that leaves the door open for future mysteries."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review "A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn't ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers' appetite for more: Yes, please!"--"Kirkus," starred review "Moriarty's thoroughly imagined alternate history has a killer premise...The mystery unfolds at a heady clip." -"Booklist" "Spoiler Alert: It's awesome." --Fuse #8 Blog on "School Library Journal" "A wonderfully inventive and fascinating story of the clash of ancient magic and early-twentieth century technology. A compelling book that I read in a single sitting and highly recommend."--Garth Nix, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Sabriel" and the Seventh Tower series "Fantastic . . . a great magic trick."--Cory Doctorow, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Little Brother" "You'll fall right into "The Inquisitor's Apprentice" by Chris Moriarty."-- Robin Hobb, international best-selling author of the Rain Wilds Chronicles "Cory Doctorow told me I would love this, and he was so right!"--Ellen Kushner
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