The Sorcerer is a brilliant inventor whose work keeps him so busy that he never has time to clean. If only the amazing machines he creates could pick up after themselves! Soon a clever idea is put into action and the Sorcerer invents a robot apprentice. But when the apprentice is left alone in the workshop to vacuum, he decides that it would be nice if he were to have his own little helper--and so the fun begins! Ted Dewan"s modern version of the classic fairytale is full of excitement, magic and music as, in words and pictures, he brings this cautionary tale to a new audience. --Philippa Reece