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  • The Accidental Apprentice

  • Wilderlore, Book 1
  • By: Amanda Foody
  • Narrated by: Steve West
  • Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (135 ratings)

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The Accidental Apprentice

By: Amanda Foody
Narrated by: Steve West
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Publisher's summary

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

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 manda Foody. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Definitely recommend

My kids loved this book and are now obsessed with the series. The narration is so good.

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The whole book

I loved the overall of the books theme and how it’s a series. I recommend this book a lot.

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One of The best series you’ll ever read

This book is so good! My daughter and I read them every year they come out since she was 10. Definitely keeps you wanting more of the story! This book sucks you in and you won’t be able to put the book down, be prepared for an amazing ride. One of the best narrative voices yet! We look forward to the same voice each book!

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I like it when people make the main character weak in the beginning

I love the idea of this book and want you to make a new series of books about the same idea

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Best book Evah!!

So good
This book is the best! I love how barclay bonds w/ the beast. 😝

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Not as good as the other wilderlores.

This wilderlore feels sort of like a prolog for the others. But it’s still great.

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Extremely fun and engaging

Both my 9 year old son and I enjoyed this book a lot. Fun characters, lively plot, friendship, and adventure. a lovely middle grade book. Pleasantly narrated.

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Great Book!!!!!

It was a great book the reader was great and overall it was a really good book

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HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD READ IT HOW MUCH I LOVED IT

I have nothing bad I loved it so much. I also love your new book in the series my fav was the weeping tide BIG FAN
WHY you should read If you like mythic creatures this is the book and the way the narrator on audible tells it he had so much expression and all the voices or different
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Last 4 books is amazing for a series that just started MUCH MUCH LOVE BIG BIG FAN

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spectacular adventure

A fantastic adventure into the deep dark woods where monsters can either eat you are become your best friends! A truly delightful book!

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