Titles in This Set. The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Curse by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Secret by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Battle by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Mistake by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Sacrifice by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Nightmare by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Destiny by Joseph Delaney. Spook's: I Am Grimalkin by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Blood by Joseph Delaney. Spook's: Slither's Tale by Joseph Delaney. Spook's: Alice by Joseph Delaney. The Spook's Revenge by Joseph Delaney. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789123965458. Publisher: Penguin (originally The Bodley Head / Red Fox). Age Range: 9-12. Overview. Step into the shadow-haunted County with the complete Wardstone Chronicles, the thirteen-book saga that launched Joseph Delaney's bestselling Spook's series. Following Tom Ward from his very first terrifying apprenticeship to his final, epic stand against the Fiend, this brand-new paperback box set gathers every twist, boggart, witch and supernatural threat in one collectible edition. Rooted in genuine Lancashire folklore and history, it's the definitive way for young fantasy fans, parents and gift buyers to experience the entire saga from start to finish, without any gaps, spoilers or long waits between instalments.. About the Books. The Wardstone Chronicles begins with The Spook's Apprentice, introducing Thomas Ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, as he's taken on by the last Spook in the County to learn how to bind boggarts, contain witches and exorcise the restless dead. Across the following twelve books, Tom's training deepens into danger: he travels to Priestown to face the Bane in The Spook's Curse, uncovers dark family secrets at Anglezarke in The Spook's Secret, and is sent to train under a far harsher master in The Spook's Mistake. As the series progresses, allies like the witch Alice Deane and the fearsome witch assassin Grimalkin become central to the unfolding fight against the Fiend, the father of all evil. The saga builds through The Spook's Battle, Sacrifice, Nightmare and Destiny, before reaching its epic climax across I Am Grimalkin, The Spook's Blood, Slither's Tale, Alice and finally The Spook's Revenge, in which Tom confronts his ultimate destiny. Rooted in real Lancashire folklore and locations that Joseph Delaney reworked into his fictional County, the series blends genuine historical atmosphere with escalating supernatural horror. Each title builds on the last, deepening the mythology while keeping Tom Ward's courage, doubt and growth at its emotional core. Collected together, the set delivers a single, satisfying, uninterrupted reading journey through one of modern children's fantasy's most influential dark sagas.. All 13 books together: The complete Wardstone Chronicles arc in one brand-new paperback set, ideal for series completion.. Bestselling dark fantasy: The saga that inspired the feature film Seventh Son, with worldwide sales in the millions.. Authentic folklore roots: Inspired by real Lancashire ghost stories, legends and locations.. Great for independent readers: Perfect for confident young fantasy fans, classrooms and libraries.. Ideal gift set: A memorable birthday, Christmas or graduation present for fantasy and horror fans.. About the Author. Joseph Delaney is a retired English teacher from Lancashire whose local ghost stories, legends and landscapes directly inspired the Wardstone Chronicles. His debut, The Spook's Apprentice, has sold over three million copies worldwide and won both the Sefton Book Award and the Hampshire Book Award, while several series instalments were shortlisted for the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year Award. Delaney's atmospheric, folklore-steeped storytelling has made the Spook's series a modern staple of children's dark fantasy, adapted into the feature film Seventh Son and translated for readers in over thirty countries worldwide.. Why You'll Love This Wardstone Chronicles Set. A complete, ready-to-read paperback saga for devoted fans of dark fantasy and folklore-driven horror. This brand-new box set is perfect for gifting, completing a much-loved collection, or introducing a new reader to Tom Ward's world in one satisfying, uninterrupted go — a genuine shelf-ready treasure for any young fantasy fan to enjoy again and again.. Please Note: This set will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition covers shown in the images.