Books like Spook's Apprentice
30 fantasy books to read after Spook's Apprentice, by Delaney, Joseph, the closest match first.
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The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles book 2
1. Curse Of The Bane
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, rid the county of witches, ghosts, boggarts, and other creatures of the dark. And there's some unfinished business to attend to in Priestown....
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The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles book 3
2. Night Of The Soul Stealer
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
Tom is dismayed when his master the Spook decrees that they will be spending the winter on gloomy and forbidding Anglezarke Moor but soon discovers the reason for his master's...
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The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles book 4
3. Attack Of The Fiend
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
"I see your future clearly. Your master will be dead, and you will be alone. It would be better if you had never been born." Thomas Ward is the apprentice...
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The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles book 6
4. The Spook's Sacrifice
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
As the Spook's apprentice, Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece. One of the most...
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5. Rise Of The Huntress
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
Things can never be the same again. After a long journey and a hard battle, the Spook and his apprentice, Tom Ward, have returned home. But the county has been...
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6. Rage Of The Fallen
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
Apprentice Tom and the Spook for whom he works flee to Ireland, where a powerful witch has joined forces with the dark mages trying to call forth ancient powers to...
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7. I Am Grimalkin
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
'I am Grimalkin and I have already chosen those I will kill.' Grimalkin has made it her lifetime ambition to destroy the Fiend, avenging the brutal murder of her son....
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8. The Spook's Blood
by Delaney, Joseph
- Same series
- Same author
The Spook's Blood is the tenth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles - over 3 million copies sold worldwide! 'I am Siscoi, the Lord of Blood, the Drinker of...
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9. Black Magician
by Canavan, Trudi
- On the same lists
This is a pretty decent epic fantasy about a street girl-turned magician. Thereâs nothing really new here, but the whole story does make for an entertaining enough read.
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Skinjacker book 1 Start here
10. Everlost
by Shusterman, Neal
- On the same lists
The souls of children (aged 5-15) who die become afterlights and wander the Earth eternally.
The premise of this novel completely redefines the boundaries of young adult fantasy. Told from the perspective of individuals stuck in a 'limbo' between life and death, Shusterman's work is...
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11. The Thief Of Always
by Barker, Clive
- On the same lists
A tale for the ages: a young boy, unhappy with his life, desires to live in a place free from any responsibilities. He finds that place through a creepy tunnel...
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Incarceron book 1 Start here
12. Incarceron
by Fisher, Catherine
- On the same lists
One of the more unique tales. It's the story about a young boy trapped in a brutal and mysterious prison, where humans eke out a survival-level existence and are hunted...
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13. Coraline
by Gaiman, Neil
- On the same lists
In this novel a young girl finds a portal to another world, pretty typical. But, the world she finds is worse than her own.
This haunting children's novel follows a young, curious girl named Coraline, who discovers a hidden world inside a locked cupboard in her home. Inside this world, everything is better. Her...
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The Hungry City Chronicles book 1 Start here
14. Mortal Engine
by Reeve, Philip
- On the same lists
A steampunk-esque fantasy tale that follows loosely in the path Rowling trod with Harry Potter, but presents the reader with a completely different setting. Fans of Harry Potter, Artemis Foul,...
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15. The Dark Tower Series
by King, Stephen
- On the same lists
In his self-acclaimed magnum opus, The Dark Tower series, Stephen King has crafted a unique multi-genre tale that blends fantasy with science fiction and Western fiction. Comprised of 8 books,...
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16. The Hunger Games Trilogy
by Collins, Suzanne
- On the same lists
Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl who competes in a battle to the death.
Suzanne Collins' engaging narrative, while not entirely original, has garnered millions of fans across the globe, proving that The Hunger Games Trilogy has something for adults and children alike. On...
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17. The Mortal Instruments
by Clare, Cassandra
- On the same lists
In The Mortal Instruments, Cassandra Claire takes the stereotypical characters of fantasy and completely reinvents them into a thrilling and immersive fantasy narrative. The Mortal Instruments series follows the life...
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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children book 1 Start here
18. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
by Verne, Jules
- On the same lists
Most recently adapted into a chilling, gloomy film by the infamous Tim Burton, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is yet another entertaining and engaging young adult novel to recently...
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19. A Million Junes
by Henry, Emily
- On the same lists
The protagonist of Emily Henry's novel, June, is not your typical young adult narrator. June is shockingly funny and more than just a typical female protagonist hung up on her...
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20. Ingo Series
by Dunmore, Helen
- On the same lists
Comprised of five novels, Helen Dunmore's sweet and charming Ingo series is a perfect introduction to young adult fantasy, especially for teenagers. After Sapphire's father vanishes off the coast of...
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21. Fallen Series
by Kate, Lauren
- On the same lists
A story of star-crossed lovers takes an incredible turn in this dark and intense series from Lauren Kate. While this series has been heavily criticized, it is impossible to ignore...
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22. Dear Reader
by O'connell, Mary
- On the same lists
Only being published this year, Mary O'Connell's Dear Reader is a fairly new addition to the young adult fantasy genre. However, don't let that deter you, as O'Connell's novel is...
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The Girl From Everywhere book 1 Start here
23. The Girl From Everywhere
by Heilig, Heidi
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Taking the time travel genre to a whole new level, Heidi Heilig has captivated readers with her magical series, The Girl from Everywhere. This book uses a winning formula of...
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Tales Of The Otori book 1 Start here
24. Across The Nightingale Floor
by Hearn, Lian
- On the same lists
Historical Fantasy set in a fictional feudal Japan, this series follows a young warrior who seeks to avenge is adoptive father and escape the legacy of his biological father.
Assassin fantasy set in a distinctly Japanese milieu. This one’s got everything you want in a good martial arts fantasy tale: ninja assassins, samurai warriors, beautiful princesses, evil lords, deadly...
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Leviathan book 1 Start here
25. Leviathan
by Westerfeld, Scott
- On the same lists
Westerfeld takes today's futuristic visions of cyborgs and genetically engineered creatures and puts them into WWI.
A steampunk fantasy with a lot of oomph to it. It’s an alternative history story, one that merges the period history of World War 1 events with a fantastical world...
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26. The Books Of Bayern
by Hale, Shannon
- On the same lists
With the first novel of this series adapted from a fairy-tale by the Brothers Grimm, Shannon Hale has created an immersive and familiar narrative in The Books of Bayern. Hale's...
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27. Bartimaeus Sequence
by Stroud, Jonathan
- On the same lists
If you're fed up with books that take themselves too seriously, Jonathan Stroud's debut series is a great place to find a break. His style is of a casual, comedic...
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Inkworld book 1 Start here
28. Inkheart
by Funke, Cornelia
- On the same lists
A series of books about books…what more could an avid fantasy reader want? In her Inkheart series, Cornelia Funke takes everything that is enchanting about reading, and creates a hard-hitting...
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His Dark Materials book 1 Start here
29. The Golden Compass
by Pullman, Philip
- On the same lists
This series follows two world hopping children through fateful adventures as they try to save the world—all of them. Mysterious, heroic, magical, breathtaking, this trilogy has lots to offer.
A young girl's journey of magic and discovery that will take her to the ends of the earth...and beyond. His Dark Materials is a modern classic that can be enjoyed...
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30. Abhorsen Trilogy
by Nix, Garth
- On the same lists
A dark epic fantasy tale about a girl who will go into the land of the dead to save her father. It's an exciting adventure that's also scary. Nix is...
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