The Spook's Stories: Grimalkin's Tale

Joseph Delaney

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Published by Random House Children's Publishers UK

Epub Digital Only

Format: ebook

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Available for immediate download

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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 . . .

Press

What the critics say

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

Instantly evocative and highly filmic
- The Times

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

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

Much is explained in detail and Delaney gives Spook devotees a greater insight into some of his most beloved and intriguing characters
- Fantasy Book Review

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.

Joseph Delaney