The Elixir, Lindsay Galvin
The Elixir, Lindsay Galvin
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The Elixir

Author: Lindsay Galvin

Narrator: Lauren Moakes

Unabridged: 1 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/05/2025

Synopsis

With a witchfinder skulking about town, gifted healer Ann and a young Isaac Newton must be careful not to draw too much attention in this high-stakes story from Lindsay Galvin. Will the discovery of the Elixir of Life lead to a death sentence for a talented young healer? Ann Storer has inherited her grandmother’s mysterious gift of healing, which she shares through the special tinctures she dispenses in her family’s apothecary shop. When she combines her talents with the genius of a young Isaac Newton, recently arrived to board above the shop, the two create an incredible elixir with seemingly unlimited powers. But seventeenth-century England is a dangerous place to display any special abilities, and Ann must hide all evidence when witchfinder Abel Geach arrives in town. So when the plague starts to run rife and those she loves are in danger, will Ann risk everything to help them? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hazel on May 10, 2024

Set on the Isle of Eahta, a chosen teenage boy faces peril, surmounting the grotesque creatures to protect the Elixir of Life in “The Elixir: Journey On.” In E. G. Kardos’s fantasy novel, “The Elixir: Journey On,” sixteen-year-old Elias soars beyond his wildest experiences, accomplishing a mission to......more

Goodreads review by Noble on May 01, 2024

The enchanting setting of this adventure takes place on the Isle of Eahta. This strange and wondrous place holds many secrets, marvels and dangers. Our young hero, sixteen-year-old Elias, must brave the dangers and the unknown as he journeys through Eahta on a quest that will shape his very path--a......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on May 21, 2024

The Elixir: Journey On by E. G Kardos is the third book in the Elias Chronicles series. Elias wakes up to find himself in a boat, alone, with no clue where he is. Scanning his surroundings to gain bearing of his whereabouts, he sees nothing but fog and an endless sea about him. Searching the vessel......more

Goodreads review by Confidence on April 27, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like on an island where time does not matter? 1688 could have been yesterday, and no one will know about it. This was something possible on the Isle of Eahta. A land full of a thousand possibilities. A land whose power can either make or break a person. After......more

Goodreads review by Sahee on May 06, 2024

Elias, a thirteen-year-old boy who, after defeating Ordak, a harsh ruler who forces his inhabitants to bow and revere him, finds himself in the middle of the sea in a boat surrounded by clouds and water after going through a portal that is supposed to lead him home and separate him from his friends.......more

Quotes

"An intriguing, unconventional story that spans themes of science, alchemy and witch trials … Galvin is a terrific writer of historical fiction for children and here concocts an atmospheric tale with appeal to both reluctant and confident readers alike." – , The Best Children's Books of 2025 "Publisher Barrington Stoke makes a point of serving not-so-keen readers with sharp plots and friendly fonts. by Lindsay Galvin mixes historical fact with a swirl of the supernatural, while Kristina Kister's vivid illustrations combine modern graphic styles with costume drama." – "History and magic collide in this bewitching tale!" — Lucy Strange A history lesson of fascinating facts wrapped up in a high-stakes adventure … brimming with action, danger and powerful emotions … Galvin’s richly descriptive writing, her vibrant imagination and her ability to deliver adventures full of peril, pathos and powerful messages has made her a go-to author and has been perfectly blended for success both in homes and classrooms." – "Lindsay Galvin packs lots of action into this short, ultra-readable novel, as Ann finds herself in danger after danger, while working to do as much good as possible. The final twist in the tale is particularly satisfying and this atmospheric, immersive story will keep readers gripped from beginning to end while the presence of Isaac Newton is an added treat." — LoveReading4Kids "The combination of witchery, plague and healing is always a winner for me but add in the appearance of Isaac Newton and present it in an accessible, easy to read format and this story becomes a must-read!" — Read for Good "Lindsay Galvin is an exceptional writer … Her ability to convey so much description, action, emotion, characterisation and plot in such inclusive language and structure is masterful … With a drive, passion and a touch of magic, Ann is a marvellous protagonist." — From Pen And Page, blog

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