The Apprentice Witch
James Nicol
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
Average rating
Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne Jones in the first spellbinding APPRENTICE WITCH book! ‘Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books’ ABI ELPHINSTONE ’A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent of Diana Wynne Jones.’ GUARDIAN ’The Apprentice Witch is entirely more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than a book has any right to be.’ TRENTON LEE STEWART ‘A delightful, witty and vivid story’ KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE Arianwyn fluffs her witch’s assessment. Awarded the dull bronze disc of an apprentice – to the glee of her arch-rival, Gimma – she’s sent to protect the remote, dreary town of Lull. But her new life is far from boring. Turns out Gimma is the pompous mayor’s favourite niece – and worse, she opens a magical rift in the nearby forest. As Arianwyn struggles with her spells, it’s soon clear there’s much more than her pride at stake … A bewitching debut set in a world of domestic magic – a refreshingly small-world fantasy perfect for readers aged 9 and up. A spellbinding read, tapping into important themes of overcoming failure and building self-esteem. Filled with thrills, pesky magical conundrums, outlandish creatures and an enchanted forest, yet retains its warm soul and earthy charm!
Reviews
Arianwyn was my favourite character because she never gave up when times were tough. She found hope when they thought all was lost.
Lady Pixie Porridge-Oats 04.09.2023
This book is great . My favourite character is Salle because she is so mothering and kind for Airanwyn. 8 I would recommend it to people who like Jaqueline Wilson books
Queen June Pendragon 19.08.2023
I would rate this book a 2 the reason for this is because it isnt very adventurous and It isnt really the right book for me.
Anonymous 22.12.2022
I liked this book because it had adventures in and was fictional. I also liked this book because it had fairy-like creatures and involved magic.
Judge Honeycomb Sausage-Roll 09.08.2021
After Arianwyn flunks her witching test, she is awarded a bronze disc and is sent to protect the city of Lull, which has not had an apprentice witch for quite a while. Later on in the story, Gimma, Arianwyn's fierce foe turns out to be the Mayor of Lull's niece, however is not so perfect as everyone suspects to be able to control her powers. Arianwyn then discovers the fact and becomes Gimma's friend. The Apprentice witch then meets people on her journey...
Marshal Boadicea Costa-Rica 30.07.2021
This book is fictional I particularly enjoyed it half i never and half i did. I liked macy the best. Yes i would recommend it to someone else. I would rate it: 3/5
Professor Bernice Archer 25.09.2020
Things didn't always go to plan, but somehow they always come out the other side.
Duchess Candyfloss Glitterball 19.08.2020
A good book full of action and adventure
Lady Angora Mittens 04.08.2020
This Apprentice Witch is a fictional book because there are witches and magical creatures. I liked the magic glyphs because they had interesting names and designs. Estar, a magical creature, is blue and the size of a miniature human. Sometimes he causes mischief, but he doesn’t mean to, it’s because of his looks. My favourite characters were Arianwyn, Salle and Estar. This story is about how Arianwyn proves her magic abilities. Can she save her new friends and family?
Countess Cupcake Scratchings 23.07.2020
This book was amazing and I loved the suspense it brought with every twist. My favourite character is Arynwyn -known as Wyn to Salle- as she casts lots of wonderful spells using the glyphs. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves magic, suspense and adventure.
Anonymous 20.07.2020
It was good but not amazing like Ruby Redfort. I would recommend to anyone who like witch books!
Anonymous 22.07.2019
Arianwyn lives with her Grandmother and is a witch. Her evaluation was coming up to decide whether she is a qualified witch. The machine they use to decide tells everyone she is unqualified but that is because her reading is so high she broke the machine. Colin (the person who did her evaluation) gave her a moon badge the 1st person not to get a star badge. She is sent to Lull to be an apprentice witch. But Gimma the bully from school is an ‘excellent’ witch she try’s to disguise the fact that she lost her place at Kingsport because she is rubbish at spells. When Gimma opens a rift to banish a creature she releases a night ghast. Arianwyn uses glyths to cast spells she keeps seeing an unknown glyph a shadow glyph she uses that to defeat the night ghast and send it back to the rift.
Anonymous 13.09.2018
funny and magic
Anonymous 07.09.2018
I would recommend this book for people who like magic and witches.
Viscountess Boadicea Bookmark 20.08.2018
I really enjoyed this book, because it is full of cliff hangers, backstabbers, real friends and magic.
Anonymous 04.08.2018
It is an amazing book and really tells you the meaning of true witchcraft. So hold on to your broomsticks you're of for a ride.
Anonymous 04.09.2017
It was extremely funny
Anonymous 20.08.2016
Because it makes you want to read on again and again
Anonymous 13.08.2016
