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The Last Apprentice

Joseph Delaney
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The Last Apprentice

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

Book Brief

Joseph Delaney

The Last Apprentice

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The County • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch follows Tom Ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, who is sent to apprentice under the Spook, a man who hunts ghosts and monsters. As Ward learns the trade to combat The Dark, he encounters witches like Mother Malkin and Bony Lizzie, forming an uneasy alliance with a witch's relative named Alice while navigating moral ambiguities and personal challenges. The book includes themes related to child endangerment and murder.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

54,313 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Joseph Delaney's The Last Apprentice garners praise for its gripping narrative and rich atmosphere. Reviewers commend its ability to captivate young adult readers with thrilling and spooky elements while maintaining a well-paced plot. However, some critics highlight areas where character development could be deeper. Overall, it remains a strong entry in the fantasy genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Apprentice?

Fans of The Last Apprentice by Joseph Delaney are typically young adults aged 12-18 who enjoy dark fantasy and supernatural themes. Readers who appreciate the rich world-building and suspenseful plots in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series or Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series will find this series compelling.

4.3

54,313 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The County • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

840L

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