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The Spook's Mistake (Wardstone Chronicles) (Hardcover)

by Joseph Delaney (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 480 pages
  • Publisher: The Bodley Head Ltd (5 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0370329317
  • ISBN-13: 978-0370329314
  • Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 13.2 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 70,710 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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As danger increases in the County in the form of press gangers and the Fiend, Tom is sent by his master to another Spook, Bill Arkwright. Bill lives in the far north where the County is at its wettest. He has toughened up many previous apprentices and now he will do the same for Tom; he will prepare him for some of the biggest dangers of his life. But Bill Arkwright isn't like Tom's old master and life under him proves to be harsh and perilous.

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'STAND UP NOW,' SHE COMMANDED, HER VOICE SHARP. 'IT'S ALMOST TIME. THE MOMENT OF DANGER IS CLOSE. VERY SOON OUR ENEMIES WILL BE HERE.'
'ENEMIES?' I ASKED. 'IS THERE MORE THAN ONE?' 'OF COURSE, CHILD. THE FIEND'S DAUGHTER WILL NOT BE ALONE. SHE HAS CALLED OTHERS TO HER AID. WATER WITCHES FROM FAR AND WIDE ARE CONVERGING UPON THIS HILLOCK WHERE WE WAIT. THEY HAVE BEEN APPROACHING SINCE DARK. THE STRUGGLE IS IMMINENT'
IT WAS TIME TO FACE THE WITCHES. SOON, ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, IT WOULD BE OVER.

As danger increases in the County, Tom is sent far north by his master to be trained by Bill Arkwright, another Spook. Arkwright lives in a haunted mill on the edge of a treacherous marsh and his training methods prove to be harsh and sometimes cruel. But he has toughened up many previous apprentices and now he must do the same for Tom and prepare him for the gravest dangers of his life.

But when the Fiend sends his own daughter, the ancient powerful water witch Morwena, to destroy Tom, Arkwright makes an error of judgement and Tom finds himself facing his enemies alone. The Spook and Alice realising his danger, hasten to his aid but will even their combined strengths suffice in the face of such terrible dark power? And what is the Spook’s mistake, the consequences of which might give final victory to the dark?
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be afraid to like it!!, 4 Jun 2008
By The Spook 's Fan (Lisbon, Portugal) - See all my reviews
This is fast becoming my guilty pleasure. It's tagged as a children series but older readers have a lot to like in this collection.
It's a quick read for experienced readers but that doesn't mean it doesn't have meat on it's bones. Quite the contrary. Each book is just a episode of a big story that is getting more darker and exciting by the minute.
My only complaint is having finish it in two night I now have to face another year wait for the next book.
Hope there are still many more to come.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Harry Potter, 3 Jul 2008
I love Harry Potter hes wonderful. My son the bookworm having read all Harrys books was looking for his next fix when I came upon the Wardstone Chronicles.

I took the first two books home for him. I waited, not for long though he read them so fast I was going out the door for the next two before I had chance to take my coat off.

He loves them and in his opinion Harry Potter aint a patch on them.

We went into Borders for our copy of this the Spooks Mistake and to my glee the author himself was there to sign the book and was doing book readings and an informal chat. A lovely man and if he ever comes to a bookstore near you be sure to go and meet him.

He has just sold the rights to the first book to Hollywood and hopefully the film will start production next year, keep fingers crossed they do a good job. He assured us there would be seven books minimum in the series maybe more so you have lots to look forward to in the future.

He also has his own website where you can catch up on his new releases and his own personal blog, the address is in the books.

Happy reading.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spooky!, 2 Jun 2008
By John Grimbaldeston (Preston, Lancashire) - See all my reviews
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"The Spook's Mistake" is an excellent addition to an excellent series. For those of us who live in the area one of the joys of the series is spotting the settings, and though the marsh and mill are inventions there is enough detail to give a real sense of location. The story is fast paced and interesting, and the blurring of good and evil continues: a villain from a previous book turns out to be a crucial hero in this one, and enticing possibilities are suggested for the future progress of the series. If you have read the first four books you will enjoy this, if you haven't then they are a quick read so it's not too late to get on board.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Variety of witches are on the loose in England
On the back it says 'Warning: not to be read after dark'. This is fairly true, more so with the addition: Warning: not to be read during or shortly after a meal. Read more
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I have previously thought Harry Potter was the best books ever, but now I think it is the sppoks series! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well done Mr Delaney you have me in your grip
I have just finished this latest instalment of The Wardstone Chronicles, and I like some others rate this as the best so far, even though I did kind of guess what was going to... Read more
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Never fails to amaze me how good this series is. Every book so far has had me wanting to read it in one go. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Clockwise and widdershins. Light against dark. Good against evil."
This is the fifth book in the Wardstone Chronicles, and with each new installment the series just seems to get better and better. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Brida

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Spine-Tingler and Fast-Paced Story!
I bought the first book in the series,ostensibly for my 10 year old son, which was released in America as "The Last Apprentice. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another gripping Installment!
I ran (well I suppose you could call it that) out the door yesterday jumped in the car and went to buy this book. Read more
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