The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, have travelled to Priestown to defeat the Bane, a powerful, evil creature that lurks in the catacombs of the cathedral and is corrupting the County. As Thomas and his master prepare to battle with the Bane, they soon realize it isn’t their only enemy in Priestown. The Quisitor has arrived, searching the County for those who meddle in the dark – witches, warlocks and spooks! Can Thomas and his master survive the horror that follows…? The ... read more
Posted: October 25th, 2008 by Lee | No Comments | Filed under Joseph Delaney
The Lancashire Record Office is inviting families to learn how to write with a quill and ink pen. The event is part of the Lancashire Reads project to get as many people as possible reading Joseph Delaney’s book The Spook’s Apprentice.As well as quill and ink, participants will get to draw pictures and play games and quizzes along the Spooks’ theme. The event takes place from 10.30 to 3.30pm on Saturday, November 8, at the LRO on Bow Lane. Joseph Delaney is a retired ... read more
Posted: October 25th, 2008 by Lee | No Comments | Filed under Joseph Delaney
LANCASHIRE County Council has officially launched a countywide reading challenge at a special event at Pendle Heritage Centre as part of the 2008 National Year of Reading campaign. Between September and November, the county council’s Library and Information Service is inviting young and old alike to get reading and talking about the same book – ‘The Spook’s Apprentice’ by local author Joseph Delaney. The launch of Lancashire Reads was attended by a number of county ... read more
Posted: October 1st, 2008 by Lee | No Comments | Filed under Joseph Delaney
Friday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m., author Joseph Delaney will discuss and sign his new book for middle-grade readers, “The Last Apprentice Book 5: The Wrath of the Bloodeye.” All events are held at Wellesley Booksmith, 82 Central St., unless otherwise noted. Call 781-431-1160 for further information. Source: dailynewstribune.com Joseph Delaney biography The Spook’s Apprentice book review Joseph Delaney is a retired English teacher living in Lancashire. His home is in the middle of ... read more
Posted: September 26th, 2008 by Lee | No Comments | Filed under Joseph Delaney
You may be forgiven for believing that the final Harry Potter book marked the end of worthwhile fantasy books for young-adults. This is, thankfully, not the case and authors such as Joseph Delaney show that there is not only life after Potter but more importantly, a series of books that is as good as, if not better, than JK Rowling’s series. The Spook’s Apprentice marked the beginning of the Wardstone Chronicles, a ghost/coming of age story that will both terrify and enthral ... read more
Posted: September 20th, 2008 by Lee | No Comments | Filed under Joseph Delaney
Random House Children’s Books are delighted to announce the exciting news that top director, Kevin Lima, who is best known for last year’s family blockbuster, Enchanted, is to direct The Spook’s Apprentice movie, currently being adapted from Joe Delaney’s book. The film is being produced and financed by Warner Brothers, Legendary , and Thunder Road, who comment: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Kevin Lima on board, as well as being a great ... read more
Posted: September 3rd, 2008 by Lee | 1 Comment | Filed under Joseph Delaney