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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- 18 uur lezen
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?
"'Witches, Mam? We've made an alliance with witches?' Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece to rise up against one of the Old Gods, the Ordeen. Mam has summoned a powerful group to fight, including the Pendle witches. Can Tom go against all the Spook has taught him and ally himself with the enemy? And what sacrifices must be made in the battle against the dark?"--Back cover.
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.
'I am Grimalkin, and I have already chosen those I will kill . . .' Grimalkin has made it her lifetime ambition to destroy the Fiend, avenging the brutal murder of her son. Having grudgingly joined forces with the Spook and his apprentice, Tom, and assisted them in the binding of the Fiend, she is now on the run. And her mission is deadly. She has to help them bind the Fiend's spirit for ever no matter who - or what - comes after it ... This latest chilling instalment in the Wardstone Chronicles follows Grimalkin, the terrifying witch assassin, feared wherever she is known. The series that inspired the forthcoming movie The Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore.
The Spook's Blood
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- 12 uur lezen
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.
Spook's: Alice
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For years Alice has fought side by side with the Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward. But now she is alone - in the realm of the dark. And the creatures she has helped to banish there have the chance to take their revenge. Alice musk seek the final weapon needed to detroy the Fiend. But can she prevent the darkness from taking her over completely?
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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