The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch (Book 1)
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Title: Revenge of the Witch <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: JosephDelaney <>Publisher: HarperTrophy
De laatste leerling Reeks
Deze serie volgt een jonge jongen die in de rol van leerling van een mysterieuze beschermer wordt gedwongen. Hij wordt meegezogen in een gevaarlijke wereld vol duistere wezens, geesten en heksen die zijn land bedreigen. Hij moet leren zijn eigen ontluikende vaardigheden onder de knie te krijgen en deze kwaden trotseren om de onschuldigen te beschermen. Het is een boeiend verhaal over moed, vriendschap en vechten tegen overweldigende tegenspoed.
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The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane (Book 2)
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The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, face a formidable challenge as they confront an ancient evil known as the Bane, hidden deep within the catacombs of Priestown. This malevolent force poses a severe threat to their county, compelling them to confront their fears and unfinished business. As they navigate the dark underworld, the duo must summon all their skills to protect their home from the sinister creatures that lurk in the shadows.
Tom Wachter is de zevende zoon van een zevende zoon. Hij gaat in de leer bij een geestenjager die mensen beschermt tegen duistere wezens. De geestenjager schrikt als hij een brief ontvangt van Morgan, een oud-leerling. De brief wordt verbrand, maar tussen de as kan Tom één regel lezen: 'Geef me terug wat van mij is of het zal je berouwen dat je ooit geboren bent.' Nu de winter invalt, gaan ze op weg naar het winterverblijf van de geestenjager in Engelzerk. Daar wacht hun een gevaarlijk karwei, waarbij de geestenjager zwaar gewond raakt. Wanneer Tom hoort dat zijn vader is overleden, blijkt Morgan een zeer duistere kant te hebben: hij roept de geest van Toms vader op en martelt hem. En dat zal hij blijven doen, tenzij Tom zijn leerling wordt. Zijn eerste opdracht is het toverboek van de geestenjager stelen. Tom staat voor een afgrijselijk dilemma: wat moet hij doen nu de geestenjager ziek is en hij er alleen voor staat?
The Wardstone Chronicles - 4: The Spook's Battle
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In Pendle the witches are rising and the three most powerful witch clans are rumoured to be uniting in order to conjure an unimaginable evil. Together they will be capable of raising the dark made flesh - the Devil himself. Tom and the Spook need to set off for Pendle to avert the unthinkable.
The Spook's Mistake
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As danger escalates, Tom is sent to train with a tough spook. However, when confronted by a powerful water witch, Tom's master falters, leaving him to face enemies alone. Can the Spook reach him in time to save him, and together, can they overcome the dark power?
Spook's Sacrifice
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"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 of darkness will descend. Mam has summoned a powerful group to her side but among them are Tom's old enemy, the Pendle witches, including the assassin Grimalkin, and the cunning clan leader Mab Moldheel. Can Tom go against all the Spook has taught him and ally himself to the witches? What is the secret that Mam is keeping from him? And what sacrifices must be made in the battle against the dark?"
The Spook's Nightmare is the seventh book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles - over 3 million copies sold worldwide! 'I stood there, terrified. My master was about to die.' The County is facing dark times, and the Spook is being haunted by terrifying dreams. With his precious library burned to the ground and his old enemy, Bony Lizzie, free once again, things are falling apart. As nightmares turn real, the Spook's powers seem to be waning just when he needs them the most. Can Tom, the Spook's apprentice, face the dark alone?
In "The Spook," Tom and Alice escape the war by traveling to Ireland, where Tom faces a group of malevolent mages intent on eliminating the Spook and his apprentice to enhance their dark powers.
The Wardstone Chronicles - 9: I Am Grimalkin
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From the publisher: "I'm coming for you, and nothing living or dead can stop me." One witch is the most feared, the most ruthless, and the most deadly of all the witches in the county. If she hunts for you, she will find you. If you have crossed her, you don't stand a chance. She is the witch assassin, and her name is Grimalkin. Grimalkin's one alliance is with Tom Ward, the Spook's apprentice. With Tom, she plans to rid the world of the most terrifying evil, the Fiend, who once did her great wrong. For the first time, fans of the Last Apprentice series will hear the story from Grimalkin's side, as she is hunted herself by creatures of darkness set on revenge. Grimalkin has never been defeated. But can she survive an enemy created for the sole purpose of destroying her?
The Spook's Blood
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Having bound the Fiend's spirit temporarily, Tom now has to come up with a permanent solution - and quickly. But the forces of the dark are now throwing everything they have at Tom, and with the Spook ailing he is having to face more and more alone.
Joseph Delaney, an English teacher turned bestselling author, created the Spook's series, renowned for its captivating storytelling and dark themes. The series has achieved international acclaim, published in 24 countries and selling over a million copies. Its first installment, The Spook's Apprentice, has been adapted into a major motion picture featuring stars like Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore, highlighting its widespread popularity and impact in both literature and film.
Kroniki Wardstone. Tom XII. Alice
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Przez lata Alice walczyła ze złem wok�ł siebie u boku Stracharza i jego ucznia, Thomasa Warda. Jednak teraz dziewczyna jest sama wśr�d mroku. Alice musi odnaleźć ostateczną broń potrzebną do zniszczenia Złego i ocalenia dobra. Jeśli zawiedzie, świat zapadnie się w rozpacz i ciemność. Czy uda się wygrać z ciemnością nim zdąży pochłonąć wszystko?
The Last Apprentice: Fury of the Seventh Son (Book 13)
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The thirteenth installment delivers a thrilling conclusion to the bestselling series, now a major motion picture. As the story unfolds, readers are left on the edge of their seats, wondering who will ultimately survive the gripping challenges and conflicts. The culmination of intense plotlines and character arcs promises a suspenseful and satisfying end to the saga.
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