The Accidental Apprentice, Amanda Foody
The Accidental Apprentice, Amanda Foody
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The Accidental Apprentice

Author: Amanda Foody

Series: Wilderlore

Narrator: Steve West

Unabridged: 6 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/30/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A New York Times bestseller!

A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this “wholesome, delightful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut—perfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to Train Your Dragon.

The last thing Barclay Thorne ever wanted was an adventure.

Thankfully, as an apprentice to the town’s mushroom farmer, Barclay need only work hard and follow the rules to one day become the head mushroom farmer himself. No danger required. But then Barclay accidentally breaks his town’s most sacred rule: never ever EVER stray into the Woods, for within the Woods lurk vicious magical Beasts.

To Barclay’s horror, he faces a fate far worse than being eaten: he unwittingly bonds with a Beast and is run out of town by an angry mob. Determined to break this bond and return home, Barclay journeys to find the mysterious town of Lore Keepers, people who have also bonded with Beasts and share their powers.

But after making new friends, entering a dangerous apprenticeship exam, and even facing the legendary Beast of the Woods, Barclay must make a difficult choice: return to the home and rules he’s always known, or embrace the adventure awaiting him.

This paperback edition includes a brand new, highly-illustrated map of the Woods.

About Amanda Foody

Amanda Foody is a New York Times bestselling author of YA and children’s fantasy novels, including the Wilderlore series, the All of Us Villains duology, the Shadow Game series, and more. She lives in Massachusetts with her partner and their feline Beastly companion, Jelly Bean. Visit her at AmandaFoody.com or on Instagram @AmandaFoody.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Holly Hearts Books on April 13, 2021

Personal rating: 3.5 Pokémon meets Harry Potter for sure. Review to come on my YouTube channel: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by b. ♡ on October 22, 2022

a middle-grade fantasy with found family, magical beasts, and a tournament/training arc? how was i meant to resist?......more

Goodreads review by Jan on December 29, 2021

Barclays Thorne lives in Dullsville, which sounds like as much fun as it could not possibly be. The number of rules is so stifling that he is bound to have broken a rule or two before he even had breakfast, no matter what Barclay does. Barclay is an apprentice to a mushroom farmer as his parents die......more

Goodreads review by Samm | Sassenach the on May 06, 2021

I'm bouncing back and forth between 4 and 5 stars so 4.5 stars!......more

Goodreads review by akacya ❦ on June 15, 2023

2023 reads: 183/350 when mushroom farmer apprentice barclay thorne accidentally breaks his town’s biggest rule, he gets exactly what he never wanted: an adventure. even worse, he accidentally bonds with a beast, which leads to him being run out of town. he decides to meet lore keepers, others who hav......more