Books with title The Dragon's Apprentice

There's something odd about Toby, and it's not just his purple eyes or his amazing ability to talk to Klel, the dragon tied up in the castle courtyard.He's been sacked from every job at the castle and his new job as page to the mysterious Prince Blase is his last chance to avoid a cold winter in the poorhouse.Then Toby learns a terrible secret that Blaise holds in a stone pendant and the prince's deadly plans for Klel. But Toby finds he has amazing skills that might just be able to help...

Winner of the IAN "Outstanding Fantasy" award for 2018!Winner of the Reader's Favorite 2018 Silver Medal for Best Epic Fantasy!Her master calls her shaman.Her people call her witch.Gods, spirits, and demons won't stop calling.In this first book of B. Muze's epic primitive fantasy, Yaku Shaman believes he has at last found his apprentice--a girl who talks with ghosts, spirits and gods with equal ease. Their people refuse to accept her, however. The shaman forces Jovai to sacrifice every hope of a normal life until the people, unaware of the dangers threatening them, revolt. Barely escaping both her people and their enemies, rejected by the spirits, having failed her master, Jovai must find her way in a war-torn world full of deadly threats, both human and supernatural.---"One senses just how much B. Muze, author of The Shaman's Apprentice, enjoyed writing this wonderful story. We enjoy The Shaman's Apprentice all that much more, not just for its intricate plot line and the emotions stirred in us by the unforgettable characters, but also for how beautifully this story is written...it's impossible to finish The Shaman's Apprentice and not continue thinking about it. This story is so much more than a brilliantly written fantasy!"-Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite"Hauntingly lyrical and compelling. A fascinating blend of earthy and other worldly. This story will break your heart and make your spirits soar. Couldn't put it down. Still awestruck long after I finished reading it. More. Must have more!"-C. Rodriguez, El Corriente"Fear and mystery intertwine in debut author Muze's first installment of a primitive fantasy series...The storytelling here evokes classic folktales and mythology, but the setting feels unique and new. Not only that, the characters come across as genuinely human despite their many curious qualities...Jovai in particular is a resourceful, likable protagonist...engrossing fantasy. Mythic forces and novel worldbuilding create a kinetic adventure in this promising series debut."-Kirkus Reviews"simply amazing and perfectly executed, beautifully written and profoundly emotional, spiritual and magical, even existential--surprisingly so...There was a darker element that was powerful, and spoke to me on a deeper level than just a run-of-the-mill fantasy...The storyline was wonderful and even though it has familiar themes the story as a whole felt like a truly original experience and I never knew what was going to happen next."-Catalina Cabato, Indie book Reviewers"Muze succeeds in many different ways with this novel...intensive and fascinating...Jovai's world is complex, layered with traditions, history, and magics...a narrative that pulls the reader in with every page they read...The story feels simultaneously timeless and refreshing."-Keshia Mcclantoc, Reader Views"I was in no way prepared for how totally addicting this novel would be...the multi plots that break the mold and far surpass anything I remotely expected...The way B. Muze writes is captivating from the beginning and you just want to keep reading and reading and not stop...I was disappointed when it was over. I wanted more!!"-Claire @ Goodreads"Rarely do I get so sucked into books like this where it feels like every page is something that affects me on some level...It was such a raw and brutal, heart-tugging experience...this one got under my skin in a profound, memorable way...You can tell that B Muze wrote this from her heart and her passion and respect shines through these pages."-Gillian H @ Goodreads"a well-crafted and ORIGINAL plot ... hard to categorize, or even compare it to other books because I honestly can't think of others like it ... I really got into it I couldn't put it down!" -Cale @ Goodreads.

"This book offers a story that is creative, historical, and skillfully crafted. Thick with just the right amounts of drama and danger, every chapter left me wanting more.""A Knight tale with heart & substantce. . . . .The twist at the end of the book leaves you wanting more and looking forward to the sequel."After five years of apprenticeship, Artamos De'spada travels north on a trial mission that will bring him to the climax of his training in the king's secretive Black Knight society. Accompanying him is his mentor, Adrian Rizzo "Rizz", and fellow Black Knight, Falita Kain.Artamos's mission is simple; escort of the king's betrothed safely from the Cromanian boarder to Caltania. It's a five day travel in which Artamos is required to lead Rizz, Falita, and others. But the trip is wrought with danger, and while Artamos struggles to maintain command in the face of his youth he must work to protect the king's betrothed from bandits while facing forbidden love and betrayal.

Joseph Delaney's popular book, The Spook's Apprentice, told the story of Thomas Ward, apprenticed to the local spook to help keep the county safe from the Dark. The novel is the inspiration for the movie Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore, but has now been adapted for the stage by Joseph and his son Stephen.Suitable for casts large and small, this script is ideal for use in drama groups, english lessons and school plays.

Now in paperback, the latest installment in the richly imagined series that blends myth, legend, literature, and history.Seven years after the events of The Shadow Dragons, John, Jack, and Charles are finally able to return to their beloved Archipelago of Dreams. But even as old friends celebrate their return, new concerns shadow the reunion: the threat of Ecthroi, primordial Shadow. And perhaps even worse, the apparent splintering of Time itself.Now the Caretakers must fight against their most fearsome enemy ever and attempt to restore Time, journeying through a forgotten Door from the destroyed Keep of Time in order to seek out the Dragon’s Apprentice. Failure will mean the end of both of the worlds. But success will carry its own price—a price that may be too high even for the Caretakers to bear.

A wonderful and terrifying series by a new writer about a young boy training to be an exorcist. Thomas Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been apprenticed to the local Spook. The job is hard, the Spook is distant and many apprentices have failed before Thomas. Somehow Thomas must learn how to exorcise ghosts, contain witches and bind boggarts. But when he is tricked into freeing Mother Malkin, the most evil witch in the County, the horror begins ...

Seven years after the events of The Shadow Dragons, John, Jack, and Charles are finally able to return to their beloved Archipelago of Dreams. But even as old friends celebrate their return, new concerns threaten the reunion: the threat of Ecthroi, primordial Shadow. And perhaps even worse, the apparent splintering of Time itself. Now the Caretakers must fight against their most fearsome enemy ever and attempt to restore Time, journeying through a forgotten Door from the destroyed Keep of Time in order to seek out the Dragon’s Apprentice. Failure will mean the end of both of the worlds. But success will carry its own price—a price that may be too high even for the Caretakers to bear.

Rimsey is enjoying her new life as apprentice to Aldors Morrin, Master Dragon Slayer. It’s steady work – there are plenty of dragons out there. Plus which she’s learning new skills, travelling widely, and meeting some interesting people. People like Sir Marnon of the Dragon Slayer’s Guild, and the fascinating Dragon Priests. Of course, it’s not all glamour. On the down side, those interesting people are trying to kill her, and the dragons want to eat her.But there’s one thing all of them – Dragon Slayers, Dragon Priests, and Dragons – will learn the hard way: You don’t mess with Rimsey!

The Devil is retiring... but who’s taking over? When teenage Pen inherits the job of caretaker for a London building with no doors and only a secret entrance from the caretaker’s lodge – which she must never use – little does she know it will lead her into unbelievable danger. For Azmordis, also known as Satan, a spirit as old as time and as powerful as the Dark, Immortality is running out.In the house with no front door, a group of teenagers are trapped in assorted dimensions of myth and history, undergoing the trials that will shape them to step into his cloven footwear – or destroy them. Assisted by only by an aspiring teenage chef called Gavin and Jinx, a young witch with more face-piercing than fae-power, Pen must try to stop the Devil’s deadly game plan – before it’s too late.By turns very funny, very scary and always thrilling, this is an incredible return to YA for Siegel.