Titles in This Set 1. The Spook's Apprentice 2. The Spook's Curse 3. The Spook's Secret 4. The Spook's Battle 5. The Spook's Mistake 6. The Spook's Sacrifice 7. The Spook's Nightmare Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781529130065 Publisher: Red Fox Age Range: 9-12 years Overview Step 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. About the Books The Wardstone Chronicles begins with The Spook's Apprentice , 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 The Spook's Curse , a creature buried beneath Priestown's catacombs proves more than the Spook can handle alone. The Spook's Secret drags Tom to a bleak winter house haunted by feral witches and a sinister visitor, while The Spook's Battle sees the County's three most powerful witch clans uniting against him. The Spook's Mistake forces Tom to fend for himself after a harsh new master and a fatal error with a water witch, and The Spook's Sacrifice sends him overseas to Greece to help his mother confront an Old God. Finally, The Spook's Nightmare 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. Complete run of seven Wardstone Chronicles paperbacks in one set Ideal introduction to a bestselling dark fantasy series for readers aged 9-12 Great for reluctant readers thanks to fast-paced, chapter-driven storytelling Brand new condition, perfect for gifting, birthdays or building a home library Consistent, easy-to-shelve paperback format across the whole set Popular choice for classroom reading corners and book clubs About the Author Joseph 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 Seventh Son . Delaney's atmospheric, folklore-rich storytelling earned him a devoted readership among young fantasy and horror fans. Why You'll Love This Collection Seven 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. Please Note: Cover art may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing reflects the UK edition with the ISBN stated above.