Impressive
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I read this book last night and could not put it down. As with the other books in the series, it was fast paced and exciting. I found myself in a perpetual state of anticipation and that is what I want from any reading experience. It was certainly worth it for any fan of The Wardstone Chronicles.
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Spook's Battle: A Winner? Maybe Not
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I keep trying to really like the Wardstone Series, but every time I finish one I'm sure I won't bother with another. I have actually read them all, at least to this one. The world that Delaney creates/recreates is potentially great fun, exciting and interesting. The same for the characters. But I always end up feeling disappointed. The problem is, unfortunately, the writing. There is something about Delaney's prose which is pedestrian if not edging on boring. He also violates a big issue for me regarding children's books. The main character, whether 12, 13 or whatever, never changes and is not identifiably a kid. If someone didn't tell you, you would never know the main character isn't an adult. As a minor pick at this one specifically: Spook's Battle? The Spook hardily figures in this book, so it's misnamed, more the Apprentice's Battle. The stories are great, it's the delivery I have a problem with, so that the series has been bought for filming is fine. It can potentially make a great film, given the right treatment, of course. As I said, I really wish I could like these books more than I do. Their appeal, or lack of, is also echoed by husband and 11 year old. If you want a really good read, I'd recommend Jenny Nimmo's Charlie Bone series or Paver's Wolf Brother series. Now there are some excellent series.
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I found this book to be very interesing and very well written!!
I have grown fond of his books and other horror stories!
This books gives you a thrill of exciting experinces and hope it does the same for you!!
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palease
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I had this book ordered all the way from england along with the spook's secret which is coming out in america on august 28 but I couldn't wait these are wonderful books alice is my favorite character
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Renee-from the USA
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OMG! I'm thirty-five and addicted! I pre-ordered this book and had it shipped to the US. The states are a year behind in publication dates-mental. This book is better than the first! (And that was my fav book for a year) I loved reading about all the different kinds of witchesin this one. I especially loved reading a book with so much of Alice! Those twins were just creepy. The Grim witch was freaking cool! This one was much darker than any of the others. WOW! By the way, I think I should be president of the "I Love Alice" fan club, please. Just a bit worried for her prescence, or lack of, in the next one. Hope Delaney doesn't let me down.
Mr. Delaney, also please keep writing these... if you have noticed a surge in book sales in Florida- thank my husband - he's been really promoting your books to his middle grades english classes!!!
We are not worthy, but enjoy reading them just the same!!!
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