Books with title The Apprentice Witch

To prove he has earned the rank of Master, one apprentice must wrest ultimate power from an ancient evil. A master sorcerer has unlocked the secret to eternal life and unlimited power. All he requires is an ancient symbol, long hidden in a land cursed by evil. With three apprentices who are willing to take on the challenge, he sends them on a perilous journey into the wild and risks losing all of them to achieve his ultimate goal. Apprentice Taren has dedicated his entire life to the study of magic. For the love of his elderly master, he will stop at nothing to retrieve the symbol. Thrust into a destiny he never expected, he must travel through uncharted lands to the tomb of an ancient sorceress. Along the way, he encounters an unlikely friend and no shortage of enemies. To complete this quest, he must forsake the life of a humble apprentice and unlock the potential within. He must prove himself a true master of the arcane.

For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end. But who will take over for him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried--some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Only Thomas Ward is left. He's the last hope; the last apprentice. Can Thomas succeed? Will he learn the difference between a benign witch and a malevolent one? Does the Spook's warning against girls with pointy shoes include Alice? And what will happen if Thomas accidentally frees Mother Malkin, the most evil witch in the county?

In the school for little elves the bell rings hastily! Their teacher instructs them in much mischief, funny little tricks, secrets and tomfoolery to play on the people they see when they go up to earth! Yet the mischievous, little elves play during the lesson! They pay no attention, but now the time has come for their mischief... Will they remember what their teacher said? Are you ready? Let’s go! One, two, three!

unabridged, Thomas Ward is a twelve-year-old boy who is apprenticed to the local Spook (think ghostbuster-but no funny business) in preparation for a career in keeping the county clear of witches, boggarts, ghosts, and all manner of morphing, sucking things. There have been many apprentices before Tom-too many to count-and they have all met truly horrific ends. Can Tom learn the trade...and stay alive? Joseph Delaney lives in England. This is his first book.