--- product_id: 54755804 title: "Alchemy and Meggy Swann" price: "฿3130" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/54755804-alchemy-and-meggy-swann store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # Alchemy and Meggy Swann **Price:** ฿3130 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alchemy and Meggy Swann - **How much does it cost?** ฿3130 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/54755804-alchemy-and-meggy-swann) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Alchemy and Meggy Swann : Cushman, Karen: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Aboslutely loved it - I bought this and a few other Karen Cushman books for some research on a project I'm working on. I like how (in this book and in others) she get the historical accuracy in, without it ever getting boring and I certainly learned a lot!. Even if you're an adult, reading her books can certainly teach you a thing or two, and it's clear a lot of research has gone in to her work. I would definitely recommend any of her books for a young person with an interest in history. I feel the real interesting thing in this book is that you're following a crippled girl who really has to take care of herself, because no one else is willing or can be bothered to do so. Meggy's determination and strong will to survive in a world that doesn't want her, makes for an exceedingly interesting story I can see myself rereading this one. Review: A bit dull... - After Meggy Swann's Grandmother dies, her mother sends her to live with her Father, an Alchemist who has sent for her. Upon arriving in London she finds that her Father doesn't want her - for she is a cripple and a girl, he was expecting a boy. Undeterred, Meggy makes a great many friends in London and slowly learns how to live there. Then she hears that her Father is planning to a Baron and Meggy has to decide what to about it... This book is good but it doesn't stand out. It's a quick story, written as if for children in the Seventies, rather than now. However Karen's writing style is vivid and descriptive and Meggy is an engaging character. The idea of her being a cripple is certainly a unique one and I enjoyed learning how she got around London (slowly). It would be easy to sum this entire story up in one sentence: Meggy Swann moves to London and makes friends. Later on she discovers that her Father is making a potion to kill the Baron. Finally, some action! Eh, not really. The book ends with a happy childish ending with everyone singing and dancing around a table. Yes, really. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0547577125 | | Best Sellers Rank | 489 in Fiction About Parents for Young Adults 2,815 in Historical Fiction for Young Adults | | Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (71) | | Dimensions | 13.34 x 1.27 x 19.69 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 7 - 9 | | ISBN-10 | 9780547577128 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0547577128 | | Item weight | 159 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 167 pages | | Publication date | 25 Oct. 2011 | | Publisher | Clarion Books | ## Images ![Alchemy and Meggy Swann - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615DYZMbn9L.jpg) ![Alchemy and Meggy Swann - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jOIwEqIkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aboslutely loved it *by E***N on 28 July 2015* I bought this and a few other Karen Cushman books for some research on a project I'm working on. I like how (in this book and in others) she get the historical accuracy in, without it ever getting boring and I certainly learned a lot!. Even if you're an adult, reading her books can certainly teach you a thing or two, and it's clear a lot of research has gone in to her work. I would definitely recommend any of her books for a young person with an interest in history. I feel the real interesting thing in this book is that you're following a crippled girl who really has to take care of herself, because no one else is willing or can be bothered to do so. Meggy's determination and strong will to survive in a world that doesn't want her, makes for an exceedingly interesting story I can see myself rereading this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A bit dull... *by M***E on 15 November 2010* After Meggy Swann's Grandmother dies, her mother sends her to live with her Father, an Alchemist who has sent for her. Upon arriving in London she finds that her Father doesn't want her - for she is a cripple and a girl, he was expecting a boy. Undeterred, Meggy makes a great many friends in London and slowly learns how to live there. Then she hears that her Father is planning to a Baron and Meggy has to decide what to about it... This book is good but it doesn't stand out. It's a quick story, written as if for children in the Seventies, rather than now. However Karen's writing style is vivid and descriptive and Meggy is an engaging character. The idea of her being a cripple is certainly a unique one and I enjoyed learning how she got around London (slowly). It would be easy to sum this entire story up in one sentence: Meggy Swann moves to London and makes friends. Later on she discovers that her Father is making a potion to kill the Baron. Finally, some action! Eh, not really. The book ends with a happy childish ending with everyone singing and dancing around a table. Yes, really. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by O***R on 21 February 2014* I adore Karen Cushman. So far, I've loved all her books. As a former teacher and grandmother, I am constantly buying books for grandchildren and offspring of friends. So many children't books are so sweet and gentle that they make your teeth ache. This novel is one for the exceptional young reader and a reader of any age who wants to laugh and enjoy the delight of a gifted author's tale. Her London streets come alive. The book captured me from the first page and swept me through. I finished it in one night and immediately purchased two additional titles by Karen Cushman in ebook form. I highly recommend this book for anyone with imagination and a love of history. 5 Stars! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/54755804-alchemy-and-meggy-swann](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/54755804-alchemy-and-meggy-swann) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*