The Spook's Apprentice - Softcover

Delaney, Joseph

 
9781862308534: The Spook's Apprentice

Synopsis

'Someone has to stand against the dark. And you're the only one who can.' For years, the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over? Many apprentices have tried ...Some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Just one boy is left. Thomas Ward. He is the last hope. But does he stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the County? The first chilling tale in the Wardstone Chronicles, the series that inspired the forthcoming movie The Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore.

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About the Author

Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

From the Back Cover

Warning: Not to be Read after Dark

"The Spook s trained many, but precious few completed their time," Mam said, "and those that did aren t a patch on him. They re flawed or weak or cowardly. They walk a twisted path taking money for accomplishing little. So there s only you left now, son. You re the last chance. The last hope. Someone has to do it. Someone has to stand against the dark. And you re the only one who can."

Thomas Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been apprenticed to the local Spook. The job is hard, the Spook is distant and many apprentices have failed before him. Somehow Thomas must learn how to exorcise ghosts, contain witches and bind boggarts. But when he is tricked into freeing Mother Malkin, the most evil witch in the County, the horror begins . . .

Cover artwork by David Wyatt
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