The Spook\'s Stories: Witches

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This is a fabulous collection of stories based on many of the witches from Joseph Delaney's Spooks books. nEver wondered why the Spook doesn't trust girls who wear pointy shoes? nOr why Grimalkin became the Assassin for the Malkin Witch clan? nFind out all this and more in this a dark and eerie collection. nnYou don't have to know the Spook's books to enjoy the stories. They're all standalone and absolutely haunting. A perfect introduction to the world of The Spook's Apprentice. But for any fans of the series out there, this collection will be a must-have.

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Joseph Delaney is a retired English teacher living in Lancashire. He has three children and seven grandchildren and is a wonderful public speaker available for conference, library and bookshop events. His home is in the middle of Boggart territory and his village has a boggart called the Hall Knocker, which was laid to rest under the step of a house near the church.nnMost of the places in the Spook's books are based on real places in Lancashire. And theinspiration behind the stories often comes from local ghost stories and legends.nnThe Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse and The Spook's Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award. The Spook's Apprentice is the winner of both the Sefton Book Award and the Hampshire Book Award. nnHis latest book is The Spook's Sacrifice, the sixth book in the spine-tingling and best-selling Wardstone Chronicles series. And The Spook's Tale was his successful WBD book for 2009. It has recently been announced that Spook's Apprentice will be adapted into a feature film by director Kevin Lima, who directed last year’s family blockbuster movie Enchanted.Table of ContentsThis to me was a refresher of all things good in the Joseph Delaney world...This is a great book to read, it will entice you to read all of the books in the series from start to finish. I'm left wanting more new stories but I will have to wait until 2010 for the next gripping installment.,This gathering of five short stories is an invaluable addition to The Wardstone Chronicles; much is explained in detail and Delaney gives Spook’s devotees a greater insight into some of his most beloved and intriguing characters.,...what really sets it a notch above someof its peers is some terrific writing, dense atmosphere, and the intriguing glimpse of English folklore it affords its readers.,Delaney's Spook books are a delight for Lancashire children because they have the added fun of recognising all those familiar but sometimes coded local towns and locations. And these five bewitching and bewildering stories of the County's wicked women open up a new and weirdly wonderful chapter in the Spook's ongoing battle against evil. Each dark tale stands alone and don't worry if you haven't yet discovered the Wardstone Chronicles because you don't have to be a Spook aficionado to enjoy these haunting histories. Just make sure you're not alone when you read them!,...instantly evocative and highly filmic...,This spooky collection of gruesome, brutal tales about witches, spooks, and boggarts is a great way to spend an afternoon, losing yourself in the world of the weird.,You don't have to be a Spook aficionado to enjoy these haunting histories. Just make sure you're not alone when you read them!,...for fans of the series this collection will be a must-have.