Joseph Delaney
Author
Series
The Wardstone Chronicles volume 1
Language
English
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Formats
Description
Warning: Not to be Read After Dark! The first book in the terrifying Wardstone Chronicles. The Spook's Apprentice is the first book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles - over 3 million copies sold worldwide! '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....
Author
Publisher
Bodley Head
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
As danger increases in the County, Tom is sent far north by his master to be trained by Bill Arkwright, another Spook. Arkwright lives in a haunted mill on the edge of a treacherous marsh and his training methods prove to be harsh and sometimes cruel.
4) Seventh son
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore star in this fantasy adventure adaptation of Joseph Delaney's novel 'The Spook's Apprentice'. John Gregory (Bridges) is an ageing Spook who is responsible for protecting his town against all sorts of supernatural creatures. He is the last remaining Spook, however, and has been unsuccessful in finding a replacement - all of his apprentices have died. He seeks out a new apprentice in the form of Tom Ward (Barnes),...