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Synopsis
For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end. But who will take over for him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried—some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Only Thomas Ward is left. He’s the last hope; the last apprentice. Can Thomas succeed? Will he learn the difference between a benign witch and a malevolent one? Does the Spook's warning against girls with pointy shoes include Alice? And what will happen if Thomas accidentally frees Mother Malkin, the most evil witch in the county ... ?
Is Revenge of the Witch appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This dark fantasy features a young apprentice battling witches and supernatural evil with moderate peril and scary elements, including death of previous apprentices. No sexual content or strong language, appropriate for middle grade readers comfortable with mild horror.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Readers will love following Thomas Ward as he trains to become a Spook, learning to fight witches and supernatural creatures while deciding who to trust.