The Spook's Apprentice No. 1. Hardcover – 1 July 2004. A wonderful and terrifying series by a new writer 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.In Seventh Son, she has the ability to transform into a dragon-like creature and fly. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Mother Malkin was a notorious witch throughout the County, and is best known for being a Malevolent Witch. Mother Malkin earned her nickname many years before Tom Ward’s …Wrath of the Bloodeye = The Spook's Mistake (The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles #5), Joseph Delaney Thomas Ward has spent two years as the Spook's apprentice. He's faced unimaginable peril, and survived. But a new danger has emerged: an ancient water witch, Bloodeye, is roaming the County intent on destroying …The Spook’s Apprentice is genuinely scary; the night that Thomas spends in a haunted house made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Delaney does not shy away from adult themes; the bodies of hanged soldiers and the nefarious tastes of witches will shock and delight young-adults in equal measures. Joseph Delaney was the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold millions of copies. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore. Joseph passed away in August 2022, shortly after handing in his last manuscript.Most of the places in the Spook's books are based on real places in Lancashire. And the inspiration behind the stories often comes from local ghost stories and legends. The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse and The Spook's Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award.The Spook's Apprentice: Brother Wulf is a trilogy of books narrated by Brother Beowulf, and a sequel to The Starblade Chronicles.. Prelude []. WIP Description [] (Of 'Brother Wulf'): When young novice monk Brother Beowulf is sent to spy on Spook Johnson, he has no idea of the trouble he's about to find himself in. Johnson boasts to Wulf of his battles against …Alice Deane is a primary character in Joseph Delaney's phenomonally successful book series, The Wardstone Chronicles. She first appeared in The Spook's Apprentice as a witch training under Bony Lizzie, but redeemed herself soon after and has remained a love interest of Tom Ward through the good and the bad where she has every now and then …Feb 15, 2020 ... The book cover art and story for Joseph Delaney's latest entry into the Spooks Books ... Brother Wulf: A Spook's Apprentice Adventure - Story & .....You will get one complete set of 16 HARDCOVER titles from the Last Apprentice (Spooks) YA (Young Adult) Fantasy book series by Joseph Delaney, ...The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, deal with the dark.Together they rid the county of witches, ghosts and boggarts. But now they have unfinished business to attend to in Priestown. Deep in the catacombs of the cathedral, lurks the Spook's nemesis - the Bane. A creature he has never been able to defeat. As Thomas and his master prepare ...The Wardstone Chronicles The Spook's Apprentice (US: The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch) (2004) The Spook's Curse (US: The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane) (2005) The Spook's Secret (US: The Last Apprentice: Night of the Soul Stealer) (2006) The Spook's Battle (US: The Last Apprentice: ... 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 …Alice Deane is a primary character in Joseph Delaney's phenomonally successful book series, The Wardstone Chronicles. She first appeared in The Spook's Apprentice as a witch training under Bony Lizzie, but redeemed herself soon after and has remained a love interest of Tom Ward through the good and the bad where she has every now and then …Another thrilling and magical adventure from master storyteller Joseph Delaney, set in the multi-million copy best-selling world of The Spook's Apprentice. We are entering a new age of darkness. Hell has grown in power, and neither priest nor Spook can do anything about it. So go home now while you can.... Years have passed since Wulf and Tilda ...Most of the places in the Spook's books are based on real places in Lancashire. And the inspiration behind the stories often comes from local ghost stories and legends. The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse and The Spook's Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award.Shopping for books can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many options available. With so many genres, authors, and topics to choose from, it can be difficult to know...Thomas J. Ward is destined to fight the dark. Set in 'County' where darkness and humans dwell, his adventures starts being the Apprentice of a Spook. Spook is the one who fights the dark including witches, boggart, ghoul and a lot of dark entities. Tom, being the seventh son of a seventh son could qualify to be an apprentice to the spook.Industry Reviews. Teenage readers looking instead for total fantasy should hasten to Joseph Delaney's The Spook's Apprentice. . .This terrific novel is as black as David Wyatt's ingenious ink drawings that head each chapter * Independent * An absorbing tale with scary scenarios and a great central relationship between Thomas and his master * The Sunday …Book Review: The Last Apprentice (Revenge of the Witch) by Joseph Delaney. May 9, 2022 | Filed under: book reviews. I forget who (or what site) recommended ...Hardcover $88.42 Paperback $7.69 Other Used and New from $0.45 Buy new: $88.42 FREE Returns FREE delivery Tuesday, January 30. Order within 21 hrs 42 mins …The Spook's Apprentice - 2004; The Spook's Curse - 2005; The Spook's Secret - 2006; The Spook's Battle - 2007; The Spook's Mistake - 2008; The Spook's Sacrifice - 2009; ... The Black/Grey becomes only stronger over time and by the end of book 7, the Spook has not only TOLD Alice to use a mirror, he basically recruited Grimalkin to help destroy ...Other Books in Series · #1: The Last Apprentice: The Spook's Tale: And Other Horrors (Last Apprentice Short Fiction #1) (Paperback): $10.49 · #2: The Last .....Joseph Delaney. 4.20. 15,321 ratings531 reviews. As the Spook's apprentice Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece. One of the most dangerous of the old gods, the Ordeen, is about to return there, bringing slaughter and devastation. Meanwhile, the Devil himself is still …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, …Joseph Delaney. 4.22. 393 ratings20 reviews. A blood-curdling original novella from the world of the internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture Seventh Son! This short novella stars the Spook's seventh apprentice, a boy named Will Johnson. Will is a seventh son of a seventh son, …Are you looking to kickstart your career with hands-on experience and valuable training? If so, apprentice jobs might be the perfect fit for you. Apprenticeships offer a unique opp...The Night of soul Stealer (The Last Apprentice, #3), 2006, Joseph Delaney. Abstract: It's going to be a long, hard, cruel winter. And there couldn't be a worse place to spend it than up on Anglezarke. Thomas Ward is the apprentice for the local Spook, who captures witches and drives away ghosts. As the weather gets colder and the nights …Jan 1, 2004 · Prior to teaching he worked as an engineer in his twenties, completing an apprenticeship just like Tom Ward in the spook’s books. Joseph describes his method of writing as a process of discovery. He doesn’t plot too far ahead and often doesn’t know what is going to happen until he writes it down. In other words he makes it up as he goes ... Traveling by air can be a great way to get to your destination quickly and conveniently. But when it comes to booking a flight, there are certain things you should know before you ...The Spook's Battle = Attack of the Fiend (The Last Apprentice, #4), Joseph Delaney The Spook's Battle, written by Joseph Delaney, is the fourth story in The Wardstone Chronicles series. It was released in America in March 2008, and is titled "Attack of the Fiend", as the fourth book in "The Last Apprentice" series.Jul 1, 2004 · The Spook's Apprentice is the first novel in The Wardstone Chronicles, written by Joseph Delaney. The book was later loosely adapted into the 2014 film, Seventh Son. The novel was originally published on July 1st, 2004 by The Bodley Head in hardback, but since has been published in paperback (published by Red Fox) and reprinted in a new-style cover. The book was also released in the U.S. as ... Dec 18, 2013 ... the best apprentice you've ever had and he'll also be your last ... the Spook and their allies prepare to battle with the Fiend on a huge scale ...Reading books is a great way to learn, relax, and escape from reality. Whether you’re looking for a new novel to get lost in or a non-fiction book to help you learn something new, ...The Spook's Apprentice (American title: The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch), written by Joseph Delaney, is the first story in the series "The Wardstone Chronicles" The plot is centred around a 13 year old farm boy named Tom who lives in the countryside of The County, loosely based on the English county of Lancashire, where the author resides …109 ratings6 reviews. 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. 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 ...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.The basic plot is about Tom Ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, who is taken on to be the Spook's apprentice. The Spook protects the country from witches, …Five years have passed since David Rain, now a bestselling author, disappeared mysteriously in the Arctic. And slowly the ice is changing, b…. The much anticipated final book in Chris d'Lacey's New York Times bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles! On Earth, at the battle of Scuffenbury Hill, time has been suspended.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 …Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively: The Spooks Books 1 - 13 Complete Wardstone Chronicles Collection Set by Joseph Delaney: Titles In This Set: The Spook's Apprentice. The Spook's Curse. The Spook's Secret. The Spook's Battle. The Spook's MistakeThe Last Apprentice Book 1: The Spook's Apprentice. Author Joseph Delaney. Narrator Jamie Glover. Series The Last Apprentice, Book 1. Duration 5h 10m. 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.The Spook's Bestiary is John Gregory's guide to the dark. It is a must read for any spook apprentice and to my surprise an astonishingly good read. If you are familiar with the Wardstone Chronicles, then surely you would be familiar with the Spook's Bestiary which was mentioned quite a few times within the series. Upon finishing it, I was blown ...Dec 26, 2008 · 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. Joseph Delaney. 4.22. 393 ratings20 reviews. A blood-curdling original novella from the world of the internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture Seventh Son! This short novella stars the Spook's seventh apprentice, a boy named Will Johnson. Will is a seventh son of a seventh son, …As the Spook's apprentice, he will face boggarts, witches, ghosts, and other terrifying creatures of the night. Other apprentices have come before him. ... Slither (Book 11) I Am Alice (Book 12) Fury of the Seventh Son (Book 13) The Spook's Tale and Other Horrors (short story collection) Coven of Witches (short story collection) The Spook's ...The Last Apprentice Book 1: The Spook's Apprentice. Author Joseph Delaney. Narrator Jamie Glover. Series The Last Apprentice, Book 1. Duration 5h 10m. 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.Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively: The Spooks Books 1 - 13 Complete Wardstone Chronicles Collection Set by Joseph Delaney: Titles In This Set: The Spook's Apprentice. The Spook's Curse. The Spook's Secret. The Spook's Battle. The Spook's MistakeFeb 25, 2009 ... Author Joseph Delaney on his supernatural series, The Last Apprentice!Boggarts are spirit creatures of the dark that come in all shapes and sizes and house a multitude of personalities. Boggarts can chose to show themselves to anyone but often stay invisible, but most are still visible to spooks. They can understand human language, but most communicate with actions rather than words. Speech indicates a higher than usual …Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively: The Spooks Books 1 - 13 Complete Wardstone Chronicles Collection Set by Joseph Delaney: Titles In This Set: The Spook's Apprentice. The Spook's Curse. The Spook's Secret. The Spook's Battle. The Spook's MistakeThe Spook's Apprentice - 2004; The Spook's Curse - 2005; The Spook's Secret - 2006; The Spook's Battle - 2007; The Spook's Mistake - 2008; The Spook's Sacrifice - 2009; ... The Black/Grey becomes only stronger over time and by the end of book 7, the Spook has not only TOLD Alice to use a mirror, he basically recruited Grimalkin to help destroy ...The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse and The Spook's Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award. The Spook's Apprentice is the winner of both the Sefton Book Award and the Hampshire Book Award. Customer reviews. 4.6 out of 5 stars. 4.6 out of 5 ...The books have now been translated into thirty languages and won many awards including the Lancashire Book Award. In 2014, The Spook’s Apprentice was made into a movie called The Seventh Son starring Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges. Joe got to go to Canada to watch the filming, which he absolutely loved. The Spook's Apprentice (American title: The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch), written by Joseph Delaney, is the first story in the series "The Wardstone Chronicles" The plot is centred around a 13 year old 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. As Tom is the seventh ... The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse and The Spook's Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award. The Spook's Apprentice is the winner of both the Sefton Book Award and the Hampshire Book Award. Customer reviews. 4.5 out of 5 stars. 4.5 out of 5. 2,845 global ratings ...The series chronicles the adventures of the lead character Thomas J. Ward – the seventh son of a seventh son, apprenticed to become a ‘Spook’. Which, in Delaney’s definition, is …Hardcover $88.42 Paperback $7.69 Other Used and New from $0.45 Buy new: $88.42 FREE Returns FREE delivery Tuesday, January 30. Order within 21 hrs 42 mins …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.Dec 26, 2008 · 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. Mar 14, 2015 ... ... The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane (Book 2). The review for the first story, Revenge of the Witch (Book 1), that is also included in ...Dec 13, 2021 · The Last Apprentice books tell the story of Thomas the boy who happens to be the last hope for the county to become the Spook, a human that fights the dark, has a wide knowledge of the evil creatures, and also happens to be the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. The thirteenth—and final—book in the internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture Seventh Son.Finally, Tom Ward, the spook's last apprentice, will confront the Fiend for the last time.A 33rd degree Mason is someone who has earned the highest honors in Freemasonry. When someone joins the Masons, he is given the rank of Entered Apprentice, which is the first degre...Five years have passed since David Rain, now a bestselling author, disappeared mysteriously in the Arctic. And slowly the ice is changing, b…. The much anticipated final book in Chris d'Lacey's New York Times bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles! On Earth, at the battle of Scuffenbury Hill, time has been suspended.The Spook’s Apprentice is genuinely scary; the night that Thomas spends in a haunted house made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Delaney does not shy away from adult themes; the bodies of hanged soldiers and the nefarious tastes of witches will shock and delight young-adults in equal measures. Dec 10, 2012 ... ... story now returns to the viewpoint of Thomas Ward, Spook's apprentice. Is Delaney able to maintain the momentum he has built up in the…Some of the most popular tourist spots in the world are also the most haunted. Turns out, people just love a good spook. From the Door to Hell to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, thes...Jul 12, 2013 · Furthermore, the movie itself is based on a much-loved children's fantasy series, Joseph Delaney's The Spook's Apprentice (known as The Wardstone Chronicles outside the UK). Unfortunately, that's ... Readers who enjoyed. Revenge of the Witch (The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles, #1) by Joseph Delaney. 4.01 avg. rating · 35,671 Ratings. 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 l…. Jan 1, 2004 · Prior to teaching he worked as an engineer in his twenties, completing an apprenticeship just like Tom Ward in the spook’s books. Joseph describes his method of writing as a process of discovery. He doesn’t plot too far ahead and often doesn’t know what is going to happen until he writes it down. In other words he makes it up as he goes ... Dec 26, 2008 · 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? Joseph Delaney. 4.20. 15,321 ratings531 reviews. As the Spook's apprentice Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece. One of the most dangerous of the old gods, the Ordeen, is about to return there, bringing slaughter and devastation. Meanwhile, the Devil himself is still …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.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 series chronicles the adventures of the lead character Thomas J. Ward – the seventh son of a seventh son, apprenticed to become a ‘Spook’. Which, in Delaney’s definition, is a ‘master fighter of supernatural evil’. John Gregory is Ward’s mentor, teaching him how to take on ghosts, witches, ghasts and other creatures that serve ‘The Dark’. As the Spook's apprentice Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece. One of the most dangerous of the old gods, the Ordeen, is about to return there, bringing slaughter and devastation. Meanwhile, the Devil himself is still loose and if he and the Ordeen join forces, a new age ...Aug 5, 2014 · Tom Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son. As the Spook's apprentice, he will face boggarts, witches, ghosts, and other terrifying creatures of the night. Other apprentices have come before him. Some have failed. Some have fled. Some have died. Will Tom be the one who survives—especially when he becomes the target of the world's greatest ... Joseph Henry Delaney (25 July 1945 – 16 August 2022) was an English author best known for his children's dark fantasy series, Spook's, inspired by the folklore, history and geography of Lancashire.The series has been published in 30 countries, achieving sales of over 4.5 million copies. Born in Preston, Lancashire, in 1945, Delaney started his career …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 …Dec 26, 2008 · In an unspecified England some centuries ago, Thomas, the 12-year-old seventh son of a seventh son, is taken on as an apprentice by the local Spook. It's the Spook's job to keep the surrounding area free from witches, bogarts, and the creepy things that cause shivers in the night. Most of the places in the Spook's books are based on real places in Lancashire. And the inspiration behind the stories often comes from local ghost stories and legends. The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse and The Spook's Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award.Aug 5, 2014 · Tom Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son. As the Spook's apprentice, he will face boggarts, witches, ghosts, and other terrifying creatures of the night. Other apprentices have come before him. Some have failed. Some have fled. Some have died. Will Tom be the one who survives—especially when he becomes the target of the world's greatest ... The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse and The Spook's Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award. The Spook's Apprentice is the winner of both the Sefton Book Award and the Hampshire Book Award. Customer reviews. 4.6 out of 5 stars. 4.6 out of 5 ...Joseph Delaney. 4.22. 393 ratings20 reviews. A blood-curdling original novella from the world of the internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture Seventh Son! This short novella stars the Spook's seventh apprentice, a boy named Will Johnson. Will is a seventh son of a seventh son, …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, …
Joseph Delaney. 4.22. 393 ratings20 reviews. A blood-curdling original novella from the world of the internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture Seventh Son! This short novella stars the Spook's seventh apprentice, a boy named Will Johnson. Will is a seventh son of a seventh son, …. Currently att yahoo email login
If you’re looking for a way to connect with like-minded readers, a book club is the perfect solution. Book clubs offer an opportunity to discuss literature, share ideas, and make n...Much like The Spook’s Apprentice, The Spook’s Curse continues to introduce us to The County and the threats from the Dark that continue to plague it. Things get a little more out of hand, however, as Joseph Delaney introduces us to boggarts and there is an old, angry God plaguing Priestown in this fantasy book. Thomas is such a …Buying books can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. With so many different options available, it can be hard to know which one is right for ...Videos Tagged “Spooks Apprentice”. Seventh Son Official Trailer #1 (2013) Books shelved as spooks-apprentice: Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney, The Spook's Mistake by Joseph Delaney, Rage of the Fallen by Joseph Delaney, ... In Seventh Son, she has the ability to transform into a dragon-like creature and fly. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Mother Malkin was a notorious witch throughout the County, and is best known for being a Malevolent Witch. Mother Malkin earned her nickname many years before Tom Ward’s …Apr 28, 2009 · Joseph Delaney was a full time writer living in Lancashire, in the heart of Boggart territory. He is the author of Wardstone Chronicles, Starblade Chronicles, Arena 13, Aberrations and a new book came out in April 2020, Brother Wulf. This is a new spooks story featuring Tom and Alice, but introducing a new character, a young monk called Brother ... Reading books is a great way to learn, relax, and escape from reality. Whether you’re looking for a new novel to get lost in or a non-fiction book to help you learn something new, ...Dec 26, 2008 · 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? Mar 14, 2015 ... ... The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane (Book 2). The review for the first story, Revenge of the Witch (Book 1), that is also included in ...As Tom, the Spook and their allies prepare to battle with the Fiend on a huge scale, to finally enact their revenge, it now remains to be seen whether Mam's declaration will come true. The Last Apprentice Book 13: The Spook's Revenge written by Joseph Delaney, narrated by Thomas Judd. Audiobook provided by Listening Books.Feb 24, 2009 ... Backordered. Will not ship for 2 weeks or longer. Other Books in Series. This is book number 4 in the Last Apprentice ...The Spook's Apprentice (American title: The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch), written by Joseph Delaney, is the first story in the series "The Wardstone Chronicles" The plot is centred around a 13 year old farm boy named Tom who lives in the countryside of The County, loosely based on the English county of Lancashire, where the author resides …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 …The Spook's Apprentice: Book 1 - Ebook written by Joseph Delaney. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Spook's Apprentice: Book 1. Feb 25, 2009 ... Author Joseph Delaney on his supernatural series, The Last Apprentice!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.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. Dec 10, 2012 ... ... story now returns to the viewpoint of Thomas Ward, Spook's apprentice. Is Delaney able to maintain the momentum he has built up in the….