The Apprentice Witch, James Nicol
The Apprentice Witch, James Nicol
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The Apprentice Witch

Author: James Nicol

Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden

Unabridged: 7 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2017


Synopsis

"Will at once open a new and imaginative world and feel like a book you have loved forever." -- Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False PrinceA special middle grade debut of magic and courage in a world of witches, written with the charm and enchantment of Circus Mirandus and The Apothecary.Arianwyn has flunked her witch's assessment: She's doomed. Declared an apprentice and sent to the town of Lull in disgrace, she may never become a real witch -- much to the glee of her archrival, Gimma.But remote Lull is not as boring as it seems. Strange things are sighted in the woods, a dangerous infestation of hex creeps throughout the town, and a mysterious magical visitor arrives with his eye on her. With every spirit banished, creature helped, and spell cast, Arianwyn starts to get the hang of being a witch -- even if she's only an apprentice. But the worst still lies ahead. For a sinister darkness has begun to haunt her spells, and there may be much more at stake than just her pride... for Arianwyn and the entire land.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elle on September 30, 2019

One of my goals for this year was to DNF more books and not bother with books I dislike. Never did I expect this book to get a DNF from me at only 126 pages. One of my favorite coworkers obsessed over this to the point where my expectations may have been too high. To me, the characters here felt mor......more

Goodreads review by Patry on October 12, 2016

RESEÑA -> [URL not allowed] Una lectura amena y entretenida donde una joven aprendiz de bruja, Arianwyn, es destinada a un pequeño pueblo en un lugar alejado para aprender y convertirse finalmente en una bruja cualificada, ya que no logró superar la evaluación final para conver......more

Goodreads review by samantha on October 25, 2017

this book is well written and has a interesting story it has a bit of old-school feel to it much like harry potter, sorry but It's really hard to read any story about teenage witches without comparing it to harry potter lol anyway This story was a little linear without many twists, and turns i could......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on July 30, 2018

For me it was slow to engage and I was thinking that maybe it was one of those children’s books truly more enjoyed by children than older people but I ended up liking it. And I did not guess everything that was coming, though the ending was not a surprise to me. It was hard for me to decide between 3......more

Goodreads review by Sandra on March 20, 2019

3,5 steluțe. Stilul e destul de simplu, așa că se citește foarte repede, iar copiilor le va fi ușor să o urmărească pe Wyn în aventura vieții ei, să o privească maturizându-se și învățând cum să distingă binele de rău, prietenia de perfidie și pericolul de aparențe. Ucenica vrăjitoare este un roman......more


Quotes

Advance Praise for The Apprentice Witch:



"Will at once open a new and imaginative world and feel like a book you have loved forever." --Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince



"The Apprentice Witch is entirely more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than a book has any right to be. Make no mistake: there's magic afoot." --Trenton Lee Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Keepers and the Mysterious Benedict Society series



"A charming tale of magic, bravery, and friendship, reminiscent of Diana Wynne Jones." --The Guardian



"Impossible to put down." --The Bookbag



"Infused with mystery, adventure, and bundles of charm." --The Bookseller



"Delivers mystery and action in a whirlwind of cinematic, magical adventure." --Mr. Ripley's Enchanted Books



"A great adventure story, filled with wonderful spells and mysterious creatures. Arianwyn is a fantastic character, unsure of herself but determined to succeed. The atmosphere throughout the book is tense and exciting, right until the dramatic climax." --Booktrust