![]() The book builds in suspense in a steady way. She hints at a darkness coming that her son will play a role in stopping. ![]() Besides, we learn later that his mom (who has many hidden secrets that are only hinted at in this book) intentionally had seven children so that she could apprentice her seventh to The Spook. Tom is not happy about his chosen role, but his older brother already has possession of his parents’ farm, and there isn’t much else left for him. The Spook has had several apprentices over the years, and it’s implied that they either left the trade or were killed after making too many mistakes: the witches and ghosts (and other supernatural enemies) are all dangerous. The Last Apprentice follows twelve-year-old Tom, who is the seventh son of a seventh son, and as such, he is an appropriate apprentice for “The Spook,” a man whose job it is to “deal with” all manner of supernatural beings that plague humanity. When my three-year-old son (whose favorite holiday is Halloween) saw me reading it, he asked what the story was about, and he was intrigued. I’m reading more middle grade now in anticipation of my own kids wanting to read independently. I forget who (or what site) recommended this book, but I remember it promised a dark tale (fun for horror lovers) that was appropriate for a middle grade reader who liked creepy things. ![]()
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