Movie · 2014
Is The Seventh Son based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Seventh Son is based on the book The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney (2004).
The Spook's Apprentice is book 1 of The Wardstone Chronicles series.
The movie was released in 2014.
The book behind The Seventh Son
The Spook's Apprentice
by Joseph Delaney · first published 2004 · children's fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy
Novel by Joseph Delaney.
The Wardstone Chronicles: books in order
- The Spook's Apprentice (2004)
- The Spook's Curse (2005)
- The Spook's Secret (2006)
- The Spook's Battle (2007)
- The Spook's Mistake (2008)
- The Spook's Sacrifice (2009)
- The Spook's Nightmare (2010)
- The Spook's Destiny (2011)
- I Am Grimalkin (2011)
- The Spook's Blood (2012)
- Slither's Tale (2012)
- Alice (2013)
- The Spook's Revenge (2013)
Common questions
Is The Seventh Son based on a book?
Yes. The Seventh Son is based on the book The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney (2004).
Who wrote the book The Seventh Son is based on?
The Spook's Apprentice was written by Joseph Delaney and first published in 2004.
Is The Spook's Apprentice part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in The Wardstone Chronicles series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Spook's Apprentice, book 1 of The Spook's Apprentice. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.