The wardstone chronicles the last apprentice series. The spook s apprentice is a fantasy book set in the north of england where thomas ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, must prove himself capable of facing ghosts and witches if he is to take on the mantel of the spook, the people who keep the county safe from the darkness. First spooks apprentice online for free published june 10, 2010 by. Read the spook s apprentice book 1 by joseph delaney available from rakuten kobo. Rage of the fallen book 8 grimalkin the witch assassin book 9 lure of the dead book 10 slither book 11 i am alice book 12 fury of the seventh son book the spook s tale and other horrors short story collection coven of witches short story collection the spook s bestiary. It seems that the lad is almost thirteen, and he s scared about becoming the spook s apprentice.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Slithers tale is the eleventh book in joseph delaneys terrifying wardstone. Joseph delaney has averaged one novel per year with the wardstone series. The spooks curse is the second book in joseph delaneys terrifying wardstone chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide. Revenge of the witch the last apprentice wardstone. Its going to be a long, hard, cruel winter and there couldnt be a worse place to spend it. For years, the local spook has been keeping the county safe from evil.
The first book, the spooks apprentice, was adapted into a major motion. The last apprentice revenge of the witch chapters 12. The spooks apprentice is not a position to be taken lightly and in a world as old and rich in history as this only a spook has the power to fight the evils that lurk within these pages. If he doesnt pass the trial, the spook will return him and take another guinea for his. Review by sheridan beckett rating 910 i originally bought this book for my 10 year old son, he read the book and raved about how good it was, he said i would probably like it too. As the spooks apprentice, he will face boggarts, witches, ghosts, and other terrifying creatures of the night. Some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Tom must finish the fiendbook ten of the last apprentice series. The novel is the inspiration for the movie seventh son, starring jeff bridges, ben barnes and julianne moore, but has now been adapted for the stage by joseph and his son stephen. The spooks apprentice by joseph delaney waterstones.
But something about the count intrigues him, including a topsecret project which he shares with dakkar a submarine. Spooks, published as the last apprentice series in the u. Spooks is one of those atypical british fantasy novels, where it takes a lot of influences through the english countryside and english mannerisms j r r tolken, c s lewis etc. Most folks arent even aware of the darkness that is spreading from the north consuming whole villages in their wake but for them, there is no rest.
Slither has never heard of tom ward, the spook, or alice deane. Joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spook s series, which has been published in 24 countries and has sold millions of copies. But since the spooks apprentice is the title of the book in the u. Revenge of the witch book one begins with tom, the narrator discussing how his father needs to find tom a job. The spooks secret is the third book in joseph delaneys terrifying wardstone chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide. However, despite the staff he carries and the cloak and beard he wears the spook is not your normal wizard, he fights without magic but with commonsense. The spooks apprentice is the first book in joseph delaneys terrifying wardstone chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide. But others are interested in the counts invention and what it might. Jun 29, 2011 the spook s apprentice is not a position to be taken lightly and in a world as old and rich in history as this only a spook has the power to fight the evils that lurk within these pages. The plot centres on a yearold farm boy named tom who lives in the countryside of the county, loosely based on the english county of lancashire, where the author resides with his large family. I suppose this is actually more of a middle grade read than a ya one, or at least so it struck me to be the case, but its a nice slightly creepy read that was, for me, long overdue. The first book, the spook s apprentice, is now a major motion pi. Grimalkin s one alliance is with tom ward, the spook s apprentice. The spooks curse by joseph delaney overdrive rakuten.
To celebrate the release of the seventh son film, author of the books joseph delaney has created a quiz to see how big a fan you are. He has just begun his apprenticeship with the spook and it has yet to be decided if the spook will allow him to stay on as his apprentice. Thomas ward is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been apprenticed to the local spook. Tom learns about boggarts and witches he meets a few as well as how to stop them. The spooks secret is also known as night of the soul stealer. The spooks apprentice is also titled revenge of the witch. Spooks apprentice is was a ya debut novel by joseph delaney, so ill be find crosses heart. Most folks arent even aware of the darkness that is spreading from the north consuming whole villages in their wake but for them, there is. But can a dark creature with so much power truly ever be defeated. Joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spooks series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4. Joseph delaneys popular book, the spooks apprentice, told the story of thomas ward, apprenticed to the local spook to help keep the county safe from the dark. The story follows a spook a person who works to remove evil from an area. Revenge of the witch the last apprentice summary shmoop. Born in preston, lancashire, england on july 25, 1945, joseph delaney is the author of several renowned science fiction and fantasy novels.
Slither is one of these monsters, and book 11 is his tale. The story starts off when tom ward, a seventh son of a seventh son, begins his training as the spooks john gregorys apprentice. Tom ward and the spook have bound the fiend at last. For the first time, fans of the last apprentice series will hear the story from grimalkins side. A nice short read, it tells the story of thomas wards start as apprentice to the spook, and his adventure in those early days. The spook s apprentice is the first book in joseph delaney s terrifying wardstone chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide. Book 1 the wardstone chronicles kindle edition by delaney, joseph. As of may 20, there are a whopping twelve books in the series, plus two companion books. He attended preston catholic college before working as an apprentice engineer and fitter. Read the spooks apprentice book 1 by joseph delaney available from rakuten kobo. The wardstone chronicleslast apprentice is a series of dark fantasy novels from joseph delaney, a british author. The next day, despite spooks warnings, he accepts help from a girl with pointed shoes named alice. The novel is the inspiration for the movie seventh son, starring jeff bridges, ben barnes and julianne moore, but has now been adapted for the stage by joseph and his son stephen suitable for casts large and small, this script is. Grimalkin, a witch assassin, james, toms brother, lukrasta, a mage allied with the fiend, and gregory the county spook are the unlikely group that comes to rescue tom.
He has had many apprentices, but as it is dangerous work, most have perished. First, he has to go through a one month trial to see if the spook thinks thomas has what it takes to become a spook himself. This short novella stars the spook s seventh apprentice, a boy named will johnson. A nice short read, it tells the story of thomas ward s start as apprentice to the spook, and his adventure in those early days. Therefore, his mother has always planned to apprentice him to the spook the traveling exorcist who services the surrounding villages, ridding them of ghosts, witches, ghasts, boggarts, and other troublesome creatures. As the spooks apprentice toms first duty is to protect the. Last apprentice serieswardstone chronicles fanfiction archive with over 90 stories. By now the dark has noticed you and will be trying to hunt you down. The first book, the spooks apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring jeff bridges and julianne moore. I originally bought this book for my 10 year old son, he read the book and raved about how good it was, he said i would probably like it too. All volumes of joseph delaneys internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series, the last apprentice. The spooks apprentice play edition by joseph delaney.
The spooks apprentice play edition ebook by joseph delaney. Joseph delaney obviously wants you to read more of his books, so he leaves a lot of plot threads dangling at the end of revenge of the witch. Grimalkin, a witch assassin, james, tom s brother, lukrasta, a mage allied with the fiend, and gregory the county spook are the unlikely group that comes to rescue tom. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the spooks apprentice. Published by random house publishing, the novels chronicle a young boys efforts to master his skills as he prepares to inherit the mantle of spook and take his place as a destroyer of evil. The plot centres on a yearold farm boy named tom who lives in the countryside of the county, loosely based on the english county of lancashire, where the. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over. Learn what to do if you must face a boggart, a witch, a dark mage, or even the fiend himself. Last apprentice serieswardstone chronicles fanfiction.
The demon collector is equally full of wellwritten suspense but far funnier, with a strong filmic element that fans of joseph delaneys spooks apprentice and. But the role is as unpopular as it is necessary and tom has to decide whether he wants to leave his family for a life. For the first time, fans of the last apprentice series will hear the story from grimalkin s side. All volumes of joseph delaneys internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series, the last apprentice, plus the two short story collections and the spooks bestiaryall together for the first time tom ward is the seventh son of a seventh son. The first book, the spook s apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring jeff bridges and julianne moore. Anyway, after the events of the last book toms life is in danger. Since there is really no more room on the farm, hes been hired as the apprentice of spook the local magical cop. Joseph delaney obviously wants you to read more of his books, so he leaves a lot of plot threads dangling at the end of revenge of the witch one reason we know theres more to this. The spooks bestiary is your guidebook to the supernatural, terrifying creatures of the dark. His master always wanted him to become an apprentice to another spook for a while and after. They have been published in 24 countries, with 3 novels being shortlisted for the lancashire childrens book for the year award.
Check out the trailer for spooks seventh son we have a. Somehow thomas must learn how to exorcise ghosts, contain witches and bind boggarts. With tom, she plans to rid the world of the most terrifying evil, the fiend, who once did her a great wrong. The job is hard, the spook is distant and many apprentices have failed before thomas. I suppose this is actually more of a middle grade read than a ya one, or at least so it struck me to be the case, but it s a nice slightly creepy read that was, for me, long overdue. Joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spook s series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4. May 01, 2009 thomas ward is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been apprenticed to the local spook. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the spook s apprentice. This will certainly be a series i would like to keep reading. The first book, the spooks apprentice, is now a major motion pi.
His job might involve ridding an area of a malevolent witch or boggart or simply calming restless spirits. The first book, the spooks apprentice, was adapted into a. Joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spooks series, which has been published in 24 countries and has sold millions of copies. The plot centres on a yearold farm boy named tom who lives in the countryside of the county, loosely based on the english county of lancashire. The wardstone chronicles joseph delaney works archive. Joseph delaney s popular book, the spook s apprentice, told the story of thomas ward, apprenticed to the local spook to help keep the county safe from the dark. Tom is the seventh son, so its a challenge for his father to find him anything because hes used up all his other favors and connections for the rest of his family. First, he has to go through a one month trial to see if the spook thinks thomas has. The last apprentice complete collection joseph delaney. Revenge of the witch, written by joseph delaney, is the first story in the wardstone chronicles arc of the spooks series. The heavily illustrated standalone companion book to the internationally bestselling last apprentice series, the series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture seventh son. Jul 25, 2006 this book is told from thomas wards point of view.
The spooks apprentice by joseph delaney rakuten kobo. The first book in a long series, it is a great read. The spooks apprentice play edition ebook by joseph. But since the spook s apprentice is the title of the book in the u. Gregory is giving him one last chance to shape up or be sent home. The last apprentice complete collection joseph delaney ebook. Book 11 the wardstone chronicles joseph delaney on. Revenge of the witch, written by joseph delaney, is the first story in the series the wardstone chronicles. A spook is the person people go to to get rid of the supernatural that are bothering them. Jun 05, 20 this feature is not available right now. Be warned, these books are seriously scary, the times about the author. Wardstone chronicleslast apprentice book series in order. It is based only on my 7year history of reading and enjoying this activity. He is simply the last apprentice the spook will be able to try and train.
Revenge of the witch by joseph delaney librarything. And youre the only one who can for years, the local spook has been keeping the county safe from evil. Revenge of the witch, written by joseph delaney, is the first story in the wardstone chronicles arc of the spook s series. Grimalkins one alliance is with tom ward, the spooks apprentice. Not a spooks apprentice tale, but one with the same type of compelling storyline. The spook s bestiary is your guidebook to the supernatural, terrifying creatures of the dark.
The spooks mistake is also titled wrath of the bloodeye. Revenge of the witch the last apprentice analysis shmoop. The spooks battle was also published as attack of the fiend. For years, old gregory has been the spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. A wonderful and terrifying series by a new writer about a young boy training to be an exorcist. Mar 27, 2014 joseph delaney s popular book, the spook s apprentice, told the story of thomas ward, apprenticed to the local spook to help keep the county safe from the dark. Mar 03, 2011 the spook s apprentice is the first book in joseph delaney s terrifying wardstone chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide. Prince dakkar, son of an indian rajah, has issues with authority. It seems that the lad is almost thirteen, and hes scared about becoming the spooks apprentice. Its the job of the spook and his apprentice, thomas ward, to protect the county from the dark. Jan 02, 2014 joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spook s series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4. The spooks apprentice is a fantasy book set in the north of england where thomas ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, must prove himself capable of facing ghosts and witches if he is to take on the mantel of the spook, the people who keep the county safe from the darkness. Will is a seventh son of a seventh son, the perfect candidate to train as the spook s apprentice.
As the nights draw in the spook decides to travel to his winter house. This short novella stars the spooks seventh apprentice, a boy named will johnson. The spook agrees to take the lad on for a month trial. In this book the spook is taking on his last apprentice, a seventh son of a seventh son and it is his adventures that we follow in the book. First spooks apprentice online for free the bookseller. The books follow a young apprentice of the local spook.