{"product_id":"wardstone-chronicles-books-1-7-collection-set-joseph-delaney-paperback","title":"The Wardstone Chronicles Books 1-7 Collection Set by Joseph Delaney - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. The Spook's Apprentice\u003cbr\u003e\n2. The Spook's Curse\u003cbr\u003e\n3. The Spook's Secret\u003cbr\u003e\n4. The Spook's Battle\u003cbr\u003e\n5. The Spook's Mistake\u003cbr\u003e\n6. The Spook's Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003e\n7. The Spook's Nightmare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781529130065\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Red Fox\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 9-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the shadowy County where witches, boggarts and the walking dead prowl the dark with The Spook's Books 1-7: The Wardstone Chronicles Collection Set by Joseph Delaney. This brand new paperback bundle gathers the first seven instalments following Thomas Ward, the reluctant apprentice tasked with protecting his homeland from ancient evil. Perfect for fans of atmospheric fantasy, family reading, and school libraries, this complete run delivers gripping chapter-by-chapter suspense that has captivated young readers for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wardstone Chronicles begins with \u003cem\u003eThe Spook's Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e, in which the last hope against Mother Malkin, the deadliest witch in the County, is a boy named Thomas Ward. As Tom trains under the fearsome local Spook, each subsequent title deepens the danger and the darkness. In \u003cem\u003eThe Spook's Curse\u003c\/em\u003e, a creature buried beneath Priestown's catacombs proves more than the Spook can handle alone. \u003cem\u003eThe Spook's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e drags Tom to a bleak winter house haunted by feral witches and a sinister visitor, while \u003cem\u003eThe Spook's Battle\u003c\/em\u003e sees the County's three most powerful witch clans uniting against him. \u003cem\u003eThe Spook's Mistake\u003c\/em\u003e forces Tom to fend for himself after a harsh new master and a fatal error with a water witch, and \u003cem\u003eThe Spook's Sacrifice\u003c\/em\u003e sends him overseas to Greece to help his mother confront an Old God. Finally, \u003cem\u003eThe Spook's Nightmare\u003c\/em\u003e brings the arc to a haunting climax as the Spook's library burns and old enemies close in. Together these seven books form one continuous, escalating story of courage and darkness, told in Delaney's lean, atmospheric prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete run of seven Wardstone Chronicles paperbacks in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal introduction to a bestselling dark fantasy series for readers aged 9-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for reluctant readers thanks to fast-paced, chapter-driven storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, perfect for gifting, birthdays or building a home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent, easy-to-shelve paperback format across the whole set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular choice for classroom reading corners and book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph Delaney (1945-2022) was a bestselling British author best known for creating the Wardstone Chronicles, also published internationally as The Last Apprentice. A former teacher, Delaney drew on Lancashire folklore and local legend to craft the world of the Spook and his apprentices. The series has sold millions of copies worldwide, been translated into numerous languages, and inspired the feature film \u003cem\u003eSeventh Son\u003c\/em\u003e. Delaney's atmospheric, folklore-rich storytelling earned him a devoted readership among young fantasy and horror fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeven books of escalating dread, brooding County landscapes and a hero worth rooting for make this an unmissable set for young fantasy fans, gift-buyers and reluctant readers alike, all in durable brand new paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover art may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing reflects the UK edition with the ISBN stated above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Delaney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807628038381,"sku":"PLD1131","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/wardstone-chronicles-books-1-7-joseph-delaney-paperback-set.jpg?v=1784297551","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/wardstone-chronicles-books-1-7-collection-set-joseph-delaney-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}