War looms on the horizonAs the Spook's apprentice, Tom Ward must protect the County from the creatures of the dark. But now his mother has returned from her homeland to seek his help. A dangerous ancient witch, Ordeen, is about to rise, bringing with her suffering and devastation. Tom's mother has mustered a powerful army—including Tom's friend Alice and the assassin Grimalkin—to confront Ordeen. If Tom joins them, the Spook will abandon Tom as his apprentice. What sacrifices will be made in the battle against the dark?
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This is the stuff of skin-prickling campfire stories.”
Horn Book (starred review)
“Anything but tame.”
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“A gleefully chilling, eerily familiar tale that will leave readers whistling nervously in the graveyard while eagerly awaiting the next installment.”
ALA Booklist
“The Last Apprentice series continues to be one of the best written of the last several years.”
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War looms on the horizonAs the Spook's apprentice, Tom Ward must protect the County from the creatures of the dark. But now his mother has returned from her homeland to seek his help. A dangerous ancient witch, Ordeen, is about to rise, bringing with her suffering and devastation. Tom's mother has mustered a powerful army—including Tom's friend Alice and the assassin Grimalkin—to confront Ordeen. If Tom joins them, the Spook will abandon Tom as his apprentice. What sacrifices will be made in the battle against the dark?
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- Release Date 07/27/2010
- Authors Joseph Delaney, Patrick Arrasmith
- Language English
- Company Greenwillow Books; Reprint edition
- Weight 11.2 ounces
- Dimensions 5.31 x 0.97 x 8 inches
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