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Wonderfully different series for all ages November 17, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The first book was terribly slow to start, thought buying the series was looking like a mistake, but bear with them, from about a quarter of the way into the first book it warms up and by the 3rd or 4th book, the story has developed into a wonderfully different storyline to Harry Potter and Angie Sage, but in a similar theme, but more advanced in its story and writing style.
great fun and a little scary July 9, 2008 Loved the book, great unique plotline and a wonderful writer. Will now be reading the others in the series.
the spooks apprenice June 29, 2008 IK read alot and have never seen anything like this! its brilliant. there is a completely new world with new animals, monsters and magic! this book is truly original. however this rases the question, is new good? yes, yes, yes, yes! a risk was taken and it has paid of to make one of the best books ever wrote! brilliant, 5 stars!
BEST CHILDRENS READ THIS YEAR February 22, 2008 This book reminded me of how much joy you can have when reading to your kids. The scary bits really captivate and you find yourself reading faster just to see what happens! Love it.
A lonely spook and some pointy shoes February 1, 2008 The Spooks Apprentice is an adventure/fantasy story.
This book is about a boy named Thomas Ward, who is training to be a Spook. Everything is going smoothly until Tom meets a girl with pointy shoes. After that there are some disappearances. Could they be connected with Mother Malkin , the most evil witch in the county?
The two main characters are the Spook and Thomas. The Spook is a lonely, rugged and wise person ,while Thomas is a curious and brave person.
My favourite character is the Spook because he is a very wise and strong character.
The reason I like this book is because it is very gripping, and also because it is quite surprising because sometimes when you think someone's bad it turns out they are good after all.
I would recommend this book for ages 8 and up. I also think this book is better for boys than girls.
Luc
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