The Spook's Apprentice
About this book
For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end. But who will take over for him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried—some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Only Thomas Ward is left. He’s the last hope; the last apprentice. Can Thomas succeed? Will he learn the difference between a benign witch and a malevolent one? Does the Spook's warning against girls with pointy shoes include Alice? And what will happen if Thomas accidentally frees Mother Malkin, the most evil witch in the county ... ?
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 147 readers · 316 pages · ≈ 5 h 51 m · Light
What order should I read the The Wardstone Chronicles series?
Read The Spook's Apprentice first, then follow the publication order above — Night of the Soul Stealer, then Attack of the Fiend, then The Spook's Curse, then Clash of the Demons.
How long does it take to read The Spook's Apprentice?
About ≈ 5 h 51 m — 316 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Spook's Apprentice?
316 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Spook's Apprentice?
It sits on the Paranormal, Young Adult, Horror shelves.
Has The Spook's Apprentice been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Seventh Son (2015), The Seventh Son (2014).
Is The Spook's Apprentice in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Spook's Apprentice?
The main characters include Tom Ward, John Gregory, Alice, Bony Lizzie.
Where does The Spook's Apprentice take place?
It is set in The County, Chipenden, Chippenden.
Who wrote The Spook's Apprentice?
Joseph Delaney.
The Wardstone Chronicles — reading order
- → The Spook's Apprentice (2004) you are here
- 1 Night of the Soul Stealer (1998)
- 2 Attack of the Fiend (1998)
- 3 The Spook's Curse (2005)
- 4 Clash of the Demons (2009)