In "The Spook's Tale and Other Horrors," Joseph Delaney presents a chilling compilation of stories set in the dark, eerie world of his renowned Spook's series. The narrative follows the journey of a young apprentice who confronts various supernatural threats, ranging from malevolent spirits to ancient curses. Each tale instills a sense of dread and suspense, showcasing the perils faced by those who dabble in the occult. Delaney masterfully blends folklore with spine-tingling horror, drawing readers into a realm where fear lurks in every shadow, reminding us of the ancient battle between light and dark. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Last Apprentice Short Fiction, The Wardstone Chronicles .

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Greenwillow Books .

Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 24 countries. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was turned into a major motion picture in 2015.