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Synopsis
When witches steal Tom's inheritance and kidnap his relatives, Tom, the Spook, and Alice set out for Pendle Hill, a particularly dangerous district, in hopes of preventing the three witch clans from uniting to raise the Fiend, the Devil himself, thus bringing about an age of darkness.
Is The Spook's Battle appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade dark fantasy with supernatural horror elements including witches, kidnapping, and battles against evil forces. Violence is present but not graphic, appropriate for mature middle grade readers who can handle scary content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Tom must battle three witch clans and stop them from raising the Devil himself in this creepy, action-packed adventure with his mentor and mysterious friend Alice.