The Alchemist's Portrait

_{by Simon Rose}

On a school trip to the museum, Matthew has an eerie meeting with Peter Glimmer, who was imprisoned in his own portrait by his uncle, the villainous alchemist, Nicolaas van der Leyden. Peter Glimmer entrusts Matthew with recovering from the past the one thing that can save the world. Encountering magic, mayhem and murder, Matthew ends up in a desperate race back through time in order to save the future.

Reviews

Well written and fast-paced, this fantasy will keep the reader spellbound. - THE BOOKMARK November 2003

The Alchemist's Portrait is guaranteed to keep junior grade readers in suspense. - Resource Links Volume 9 number 1

Strong readers will enjoy this fantastic journey. - CM Magazine December 2003