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The Spook's Secret

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By Joseph Delaney
Series: The Wardstone Chronicles
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In The Spook's Secret by Joseph Delaney, the story follows Tom Ward as he continues his training under the Spook during the harsh winter months. They take refuge in a haunted winter retreat as Tom faces new dangers, including malevolent spirits and a dark family legacy. Tom's growing understanding of his powers and his responsibilities as an apprentice are tested in this gripping instalment of the series.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to thrilling adventures filled with witchcraft, suspense, and supernatural challenges. Set in a world where an apprentice must confront sinister secrets and powerful enemies, it's perfect for those who love a mix of dark fantasy and coming-of-age tales.

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The Spook's Secret

The Spook's Secret is the third book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold worldwide!

'It's going to be a long, hard, cruel winter and there couldn't be a worse place to spend it.'

As the nights draw in the Spook decides to travel to his winter house.

Warning- Not to Be Read after Dark

The third chilling tale in The Wardstone Chronicles.

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Warning: Not to Be Read after Dark

The third chilling tale in The Wardstone Chronicles.

The Spook's Secret is the third book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles - over 3 million copies sold worldwide!

'It's going to be a long, hard, cruel winter and there couldn't be a worse place to spend it.'

As the nights draw in, the Spook decides to travel to his winter house. His apprentice, Tom, hates the desolate place. There are feral witches in the cellar, menacing creatures stirring on the nearby moors, and a sinister stranger threatening Tom's master. Is the Spook's past catching up with him? And what dangers will Tom face if his master's secrets are revealed?

Series: The Wardstone Chronicles

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The Spook's Secret by Joseph Delaney is ideal for readers who have outgrown the Harry Potter series and are ready for a more chilling experience. The book promises spine-chilling escapades and consistently surprising plot twists as part of the Wardstone Chronicles, offering a beautifully produced narrative. Its gripping and frightening storyline of good versus evil is likely to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782952473

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Fox

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 480

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Joseph Delaney Penguin Books Series: The Wardstone Chronicles Young Adult

About the Author

Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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