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Curse of the Bane
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The Last Apprentice: Book 2

Curse of the Bane (2006) (edit title/settings)

by Joseph Delaney (Author) (edit contributors)

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Published in the UK as "The Spook's Curse". Book 2 of The Wardstone chronicles.

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. Deep in the catacombs... read more

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Now it's the dark's turn to be afraid.

The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, deal with the dark. Together they rid the county of witches, ghosts, and boggarts. But now there's some unfinished business to attend to in Priestown. Deep in the catacombs of the cathedral lurks a... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Now it's the dark's turn to be afraid.

The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, deal with the dark. Together they rid the county of witches, ghosts, and boggarts. But now there's some unfinished business to attend to in Priestown. Deep in the catacombs of the cathedral lurks a creature the Spook has never been able to defeat; a force so evil that the whole county is in danger of being corrupted by its powers. The Bane!

As Thomas and the Spook prepare for the battle of their lives, it becomes clear that the Bane isn't their only enemy. The Quisitor has arrived, searching for those who meddle with the dark so he can imprison them—or worse. Can Thomas defeat the Bane on his own? Is his friend Alice guilty of witchcraft? And will the Spook be able to escape the Quisitor's clutches?

Characters edit see section history

  • John Gregory: The Spook, rids the country of evil.
  • Thomas Ward: The Spook's apprentice.
  • Alice Deane: Tom's friend and a suspected familiar witch.
  • Brother Peter: Gardener of Priestown Cathedral and helpful friend to Tom.
  • The Quisitor: Evil dictator who captures what he thinks to be "witches and warlocks".
  • Father Cairns: John, Andrew and Father Gregory's cousin.
  • Father Gregory: John and Andrew's brother.
  • Andrew Gregory: John's brother, a locksmith.
  • The Bane: The single enemy that the spook has never been able to defeat, lives in the dark catacombs of a cathedral. Once worshiped as a god by the Segantii.
  • Mary: Jack and Ellie's baby girl.
  • Ellie: Jack's wife, Mary's mother.
  • Jack: Tom's brother, Ellie's husband, Mary's father.
  • Naze: Prince of the Segantii, youngest son of King Heys
  • King Heys: King of the Segantii, father of Naze
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First Sentence edit see section history

When I heard the first scream, I turned away and covered my ears with my hands, pressing hard until my head hurt.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter I: The Horshaw Ripper
Chapter II: The Spook's Past
Chapter III: The Bane
Chapter IV: Priestown
Chapter V: The Funeral
Chapter VI: A Pact With Hell
Chapter VII: Escape and Capture
Chapter VIII: Brother Peter's Tale
Chapter IX: The Catacombs
Chapter X: Girl Spit
Chapter XI: The Spook's Trial
Chapter XII: The Silver Gate
Chapter XIII: The Burning
Chapter XIV: Dad's Tale
Chapter XV: The Silver Chain
Chapter XVI: A Pit for Alice
Chapter XVII: The Quisitor Arrives
Chapter XVIII: Nightmare on the Hill
Chapter XIX: The Stone Graves
Chapter XX: Mam's Letter
Chapter XXI: A Sacrifice
Chapter XXII: A Bargain's a Bargain
The Journal of Thomas J. Ward

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 17 in The Last Apprentice. (standard series)

Preceded by Revenge of the Witch, and followed by Night of the Soul Stealer.

This is book 42 of 159 in Fantasy Book Review Top 100 fantasy books of all time. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Joseph Delaney (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Patrick Arrasmith (Illustrator)
  2. Chad W. Beckerman (Designer)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Country: UK
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0060766212
Page Count: 480

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Some violence but it's pretty mild.....it's just kind of a creepy book.....

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Rise of the Huntress
  • The Last Apprentice: A Coven of Witches
  • Rage of the Fallen
  • Clash of the Demons
  • Curse of the Bane
  • Wrath of the Bloodeye
  • Night of the Soul Stealer
  • The Spook's Tale
  • Attack of the Fiend

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Revenge of the Witch
  • Revenge of the Witch

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