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387 pp.
| Greenwillow |
April, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-208207-7$17.99
(3)
4-6Last Apprentice series.
Illustrated by
Patrick Arrasmith.
Witch Grimalkin narrates her own volume, which highlights the violent witch's point of view and makes this ninth installment even darker than usual for the series. Her alignment with the heroes from the previous books and the attachments she forms in this one make her a somewhat more sympathetic character. Heavy black illustrations contribute to the macabre atmosphere.