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The Last Apprentice Book 1: The Spook's Apprentice

AuthorJoseph Delaney

NarratorJamie Glover

SeriesThe Last Apprentice, Book 1

Duration5h 10m

CategoriesAdult Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Key StageKS3

PublisherRandom House

VersionUnabridged

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For years, the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over? Many apprentices have tried. Some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Just one boy is left. Thomas Ward. He is the last hope. But does he stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the County?

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