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Synopsis
The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, rid the county of witches, ghosts, boggarts, and other creatures of the dark. And there's some unfinished business to attend to in Priestown. Deep in the catacombs lurks a creature the Spook has never been able to defeat; a force so evil that the whole county is in danger. The Bane! But the Bane is not their only enemy. The Quisitor arrives, intent on hunting down anyone who meddles with the dark. Thomas Ward and the Spook must prepare for the battle of their lives.
Is The Spook's Curse appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This dark fantasy features supernatural horror elements including ghosts, witches, and demonic entities with moderate peril and violence appropriate for upper middle grade readers. The protagonist faces genuinely frightening creatures in a gothic horror atmosphere, though graphic details are kept age-appropriate.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will love following Thomas Ward's adventures as he trains to become a Spook, battling terrifying supernatural creatures and facing his greatest challenge yet in the dark catacombs.