The Wardstone Chronicles Series

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Fans of Harry PotterThe Last Dragon Chronicles and Nevermoor books aged 9+ will LOVE this fantasy adventure series about an apprentice that trains in battling all sorts of evil creatures to protect their county... 

'Someone has to stand against the dark. And you're the only one who can.' 

In a world where ghost and ghouls and witches and ghasts exist, Thomas Ward is the county's last hope. Under the wing of the county's Spook, a master fighter of supernatural creatures, he must learn how to defeat evil and protect the County from darkness.

Thomas will have to battle all sorts of deadly enemies, from banes and witches to terrible gods and terrifying mages. He will have to travel high and low, chasing terrors on the run and battling creatures lurking in every nook and cranny of the County... 

Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles have sold over 3 million copies sold worldwide, been made into a film and extended into further series: The Starblade Chronicles and The Spook's Apprentice: Brother Wulf.

If you've read Lockwood & Co. and need a series that's just as exciting, you will LOVE reading these books.

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All the Wardstone Chronicle books in order:

Book 1: The Spook's Apprentice (2004)
Book 2: The Spook's Curse (2005)
Book 3: The Spook's Secret (2006)
Book 4: The Spook's Battle (2007)
Book 5: The Spook's Mistake (2008)
Book 6: The Spook's Sacrifice (2009)
Book 7: The Spook's Nightmare (2010)
Book 8: The Spook's Destiny (2011)
Book 9: Spook's I Am Grimalkin  (2011)
Book 10: The Spook's Blood (2012)
Book 11: Spook's: Slither's Tale (2012)
Book 12: Spook's Alice (2013)
Book 13: The Spook's Revenge (2013)

Companion Book
Companion Book: Spook's Bestiary  (2010)

Standalone Book
Standalone Book: The Spook's Stories: Witches (2014)

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Book 1
Book 1

The Spook's Apprentice: Book 1

The Spook's Apprentice is the first book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sol... MoreThe Spook's Apprentice: Book 1

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Book 2
Book 2

The Spook's Curse: Book 2

The Spook's Curse is the second book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold wo... MoreThe Spook's Curse: Book 2

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Book 3
Book 3

The Spook's Secret: Book 3

The Spook's Secret is the third book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold wo... MoreThe Spook's Secret: Book 3

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Book 4
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The Spook's Battle: Book 4

The Spook's Battle is the fourth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold w... MoreThe Spook's Battle: Book 4

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The Spook's Mistake: Book 5

'The moment of danger is close. Very soon our enemies will be here.' As danger increases, the Spook sends his apprentice... MoreThe Spook's Mistake: Book 5

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The Spook's Sacrifice: Book 6

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Book 7
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The Spook's Nightmare: Book 7

The Spook's Nightmare is the seventh book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies so... MoreThe Spook's Nightmare: Book 7

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The Spook's Destiny: Book 8

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Book 9
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Spook's: I Am Grimalkin: Book 9

I Am Grimalkin is the ninth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold worldw... MoreSpook's: I Am Grimalkin: Book 9

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The Spook's Blood: Book 10

The Spook's Blood is the tenth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold wor... MoreThe Spook's Blood: Book 10

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Book 11
Book 11

Spook's: Slither's Tale: Book 11

Slither's Tale is the eleventh book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold wor... MoreSpook's: Slither's Tale: Book 11

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Book 12
Book 12

Spook's: Alice: Book 12

Over the years, Alice has fought evil side by side with the Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward. But now Alice is alon... MoreSpook's: Alice: Book 12

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The Spook's Revenge: Book 13

‘He’s the seventh son of a seventh son. His name is Thomas J. Ward and he’s my gift to the County. When he’s old enough ... MoreThe Spook's Revenge: Book 13

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Spook's Bestiary

"My name is John Gregory. What follows is my Bestiary - my personal account of the denizens of the dark I've encountered... MoreSpook's Bestiary

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Book 15
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The Spook's Stories: Witches

This is a fabulous collection of stories based on many of the witches from Joseph Delaney's Spooks books. Ever wondered ... MoreThe Spook's Stories: Witches

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