The Spook's Mistake

Oct 8, 2024 1:24 PM

Author:Joseph Delaney

The Spook's Mistake

The Spook's Mistake is the fifth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over3 million copies sold worldwide!

'The moment of danger is close. Very soon our enemies will be here.'

The Spook has sent his apprentice, Tom, to be trained by another Spook whose methods are harsh and tough. But faced with a powerful water witch, Bill makes a fatal error, leaving Tom to face his enemies alone. Can the Spook get there in time to save his apprentice? Or will his own mistakes give final victory to the dark?

Reviews

Good old-fashioned stories with plots that keep the young reader hooked

—— Oxford Times

All three stories maintain an exciting pace throughout and are compelling reads

—— Primary Times

Page-turning thrillers

—— Norwich Evening News

Malorie Blackman is one of the few contemporary authors who can write really gripping, nail-biting thriller-adventure stories with totally realistic characters . . . Guaranteed to keep readers totally absorbed

—— Northern Echo

There is a deftness of touch . . . This is a moving story about family secrets and the importance of communication and connection.

—— Jake , Inky Droplets

Powerful central mystery . . . likeable and well-rounded characters . . . This story will suit a reasonably confident reader emotionally robust enough to appreciate an intense family thriller. If they also love an intriguing and well-realised contemporary setting, then they will thoroughly enjoy SHINE.

—— serendipityreviews.co.uk

Wow, I loved Shine! I was hooked from the first page! It was a thrilling roller-coaster ride and I could barely put it down . . . I’d give Shine six stars out of five!

—— Children's Review Team , National Geographic Kids

A brilliant little book

—— books4teens

A treat: original, beautifully written and very enjoyable

—— New Welsh Review

A darn good adventure.

—— Publishers Weekly, starred review

This novel is a chilling ghost story, a gripping adventure, and a heartwarming look at the often-painful pull of adulthood.

—— School Library Journal

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