Book details
The Last Apprentice: Rise of the Huntress (Book 7)
Published in
2010
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Description
Things can never be the same again.After a long journey and a hard battle, the Spook and his apprentice, Tom Ward, have returned home. But the county has been overrun by enemy soldiers. The Spook's house is in ruins, the boggart protecting it has fled, and the malicious witches imprisoned in the gardens have escaped. Tom, Alice, and the Spook must flee, too, across the ocean to the island of Mona. And it's on Mona that this small band fighting against the dark will face an old enemy grown terrifyingly powerful. Will they be able to vanquish an evil that crawls beneath the ground itself? And at what cost?
Age
12-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
436 pages
Book in series
#7
Why to read
- Continuation of a Gripping Saga: 'The Last Apprentice: Rise of the Huntress' is the seventh installment in the 'Wardstone Chronicles' series. Reading it allows fans to continue the thrilling and dark adventure with Tom Ward, the Spook's apprentice, as he faces new challenges and learns more about his destiny.
- Development of Characters: As the series progresses, the characters, including Tom, the Spook, and Alice, continue to evolve. This book provides deeper insights into their personalities, backstories, and relationships, making it a must-read for those invested in their journeys.
- Expanding the Series' Mythology: Each book in 'The Last Apprentice' series unveils more about the world's lore, the dark creatures that inhabit it, and the magic that governs it. 'Rise of the Huntress' is no exception, offering new revelations that enrich the series' mythology.
- Intense Action and Moral Dilemmas: Joseph Delaney is known for writing scenes filled with intense action and suspense. This book continues to deliver on that front, while also presenting complex moral dilemmas that challenge both the characters and the reader, making for a thought-provoking experience.