The Spook's Stories: Grimalkin's Tale

Joseph Delaney

Published by Random House Children's Publishers UK

This ebook is available in the following electronic formats. It is important you choose the right format for your reader. For assistance please click the link below the formats.

Epub Digital Only

Format: ebook

Click below to buy direct from us or from
a selection of other retailers

Buying options

Availability

Available for immediate download

Details

EAN: 9781448120345
Published: 31 Oct 2011

About the book

Synopsis

'I fear nobody. But my enemies fear me . . . Without ruthlessness and savagery I would not survive even a week of the life I lead. I am the witch assassin of the Malkin clan.'

Meet Grimalkin, the fearsome witch assassin, and find out how she came to take the role she now holds.

This exclusive digital short story set in the world of Joseph Delaney's best-selling series The Wardstone Chronicles first appeared in the spine-tingling collection The Spook's Stories: Witches. Now available separately for the first time, and including a preview of the first chapter of I Am Grimalkin, this is perfect for existing fans and newcomers alike. The only question is, are you brave enough . . .

Recommend this book

Add your recommendation

Only registered users can recommend books. Please use the buttons below to either create a new account, or sign-in to an existing account.

Press

What the critics say

This to me was a refresher of all things good in the Joseph Delaney world...This is a great book to read, it will entice you to read all of the books in the series from start to finish.
- Mr Ripleys Enchanted Books

This gathering of five short stories is an invaluable addition to The Wardstone Chronicles; much is explained in detail and Delaney gives Spook's devotees a greater insight into some of his most beloved and intriguing characters.
- Fantasy Book Review

...what really sets it a notch above some of its peers is some terrific writing, dense atmosphere, and the intriguing glimpse of English folklore it affords its readers.
- The Bookbag

Delaney's Spook books are a delight for Lancashire children because they have the added fun of recognising all those familiar but sometimes coded local towns and locations. And these five bewitching and bewildering stories of the County's wicked women open up a new and weirdly wonderful chapter in the Spook's ongoing battle against evil. Each dark tale stands alone and don't worry if you haven't yet discovered the Wardstone Chronicles because you don't have to be a Spook aficionado to enjoy these haunting histories. Just make sure you're not alone when you read them!
- Lancashire Evening Post

...instantly evocative and highly filmic...
- The Times

This spooky collection of gruesome, brutal tales about witches, spooks, and boggarts is a great way to spend an afternoon, losing yourself in the world of the weird.
- First News

You don't have to be a Spook aficionado to enjoy these haunting histories. Just make sure you're not alone when you read them!
- Lancashire Evening Post

...for fans of the series this collection will be a must-have.
- Lancashire Life

By this author

About the Author

Joseph Delaney is a retired English teacher living in Lancashire. He has three children and seven grandchildren and is a wonderful public speaker available for conference, library and bookshop events. His home is in the middle of Boggart territory and his village has a boggart called the Hall Knocker, which was laid to rest under the step of a house near the church.

Most of the places in the Spook's books are based on real places in Lancashire. And the inspiration behind the stories often comes from local ghost stories and legends.

The Spook's Apprentice, The Spook's Curse, The Spook's Secret and The Spook's Sacrifice have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children's Book for the Year Award. The Spook's Apprentice is the winner of both the Sefton Book Award and the Hampshire Book Award.