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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780061344596
ISBN number: 0061344591
Label: Greenwillow
Manufacturer: Greenwillow
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 528
Printing Date: September 01, 2008
Publishing house: Greenwillow
Age index: Ages 9-12
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Sale Popularity Level: 2154
Studio: Greenwillow
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'I've already drunk my fill of blood, so live a little longer. Breathe for a while and watch what's about to unfold.'
Thomas Ward has spent two years as the Spook's apprentice. He's faced unimaginable peril, and survived. But a new danger has emerged: an ancient water witch, Bloodeye, is roaming the County intent on destroying everything in her path. To strengthen his skills, Tom is sent to the far north to train with the demanding Bill Arkwright. Arkwright lives in a haunted mill on the edge of a treacherous marsh, and his training methods prove to be harsh and sometimes cruel. Will Tom's new bag of tricks be enough to overcome a critical mistake that leaves him confronting Bloodeye on his own?
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My daughter and I both enjoy this series. This book just arrived and we were not disappointed. Some of the less than outstanding reviews from the "Amazon Vine Program" mention that this book seems targeted towards younger readers or that they were unfamiliar with the series. Well, yes. This is book five in a series that is spooky, but still appropriate for younger readers. Having read every book so far, I am familiar with the story and characters. I found this book to be a delightful read and cannot wait for the subsequent book to be published!
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This was another good book in the series, though it felt considerably shorter than the previous installment.
I was so glad that things with Alice and Tom were finally elaborated, but completely frustrated with the Spook.
He refuses to believe that Grimalkin or Alice can be anything but evil because they are witches despite the fact that they've both risked their lives for Tom. I'm not sure why the Spook is so adamant about this, and perhaps the fact that Tom can see the good that comes from their help is what is going to make him a better Spook that Old Gregory.
I hate, hate, hate that Alice had to leave, and I pray that she doesn't end up going to the darkness, or that she's the girl in the prophet from Tibbs in The Attack of the Fiend (although, regrettably, she probably is D: )
I'm eager for the subsequent book, regardless of my dissatisfaction with those events.
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Taking up immediately after the ending of book four, book five in the Last Apprentice series still delivers the goods. Not a stand alone story, one must have at least read book four, if not all the others, in order to understand what happens in this book and which characters are on which side of the battling forces of good and evil.
This series has not petered out, the action, the frightening events and scenes, the ongoing developments of Tom's apprentice training, and additional insight into the main characters, remains steady and intriguing. I did not feel AS frightened in this book as in the others, but the reader will not be disappointed. The fear and chills are still there to keep the eerie intensity and high suspense alive. There are a good deal of high action scenes to keep you riveted to the book and to keep the pages turning. I found the author put in a lot more character development to the key players, showing us that all of us have darkness as well as light within us. As Tom learns this more in this book it helps him grow and aids him in his ongoing training as he inches toward his eventual graduation to an official Spook himself some day. I also felt that this book had more of an intricate plot that leads the reader down many paths and shows us many twists and turns that are unexpected and surprising. As Tom grows, his experience broadens and the story backs this up with more of a challenging read than the earlier, simpler installments. I enjoyed this book as much as the others, I found no disappointing aspects and in fact, I thought the wonderful surprise elements at the end were quite brilliant and teasing which will have us all eagerly awaiting the subsequent book. It appears that the author is showing us his increasing talent, as well as our young hero's. Delaney has created a fabulous horror series for young adults that just does not stop delivering terrific reads.
One other thing I feel I must add and praise; the illustrations. I truly feel that these marvelous grey and white illustrations and almost holographic cover designs add even more appeal to the sucess of these books. Each illustration evokes such a frightening feeling that the reader just cant help but feel scared to death. The art work here is truly talented and wonderful to behold. How can you not have a winning series with sensational illustrations to accompany very talented and creative stories? Bravo to both the author and the artist!
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This was my very first foray into the apprentice series but it won't be my last. Throughout the book, but especially in the beginning, the author acquaints the reader with the earlier works in the series. I did not feel handicapped by being a first-timer.
As for the story, it was scary with plenty of buildup to crucial moments. Delaney knows how to write. There is no dumbing down here. It is as if he sat down to write a book and it happened to be well suited for kids.
Delaney seems to put a positive spin on some facets of Christianity but not organized religion. However, if you are offended by witches and spells and magic, obviously this book is not for you. On the other hand, if you simply like a good read that will get your heart pounding, the apprentice may be just for you.
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While this is the fifth book in The Last Apprentice series, it can be read as a standalone novel. The writing is average and the book seems targeted at a teen audience. If you're a fan of this genre, I'd recommend you read the very first novel in the series very first to avoid any confusion over what happened in previous books in the series.
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