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The Spook's Apprentice

Wardstone Chronicles 1

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A terrifying series about a young boy training to be an exorcist. 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 Thomas. 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...

©2004 Joseph Delaney (P)2011 Random House Audio GO
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I brought this story tape to listen to with my two teenage sons for long car journey. My two children were hooked from the first and I must admit I was too. This is a brilliant exhilarating tale of magic and coming of age is fun for all ages. Through I probably wouldn't let a very young child listen to it as it is in places quite terrifying.

Scary and Thrilling Childrens Story

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I enjoyed this book and liked the northern accent of the reader and the places are north west. Great story. Thank you.

Spooks Apprentice

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fantastic series of stories by Joseph Delaney, I was hooked after this first installment. well done.

spooks

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such an engaging story which will make you listen to it 5 hours straight, enchanting.

amazing

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Loved it, great story and voice. I am definitely looking forward to the next one!

Excellent Story

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